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J726 YSS

1992 Mercedes-benz 310

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,062 mi
Last recorded165,062 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 310140,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ726 YSS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 165,062 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 165,039 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 159,756 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?

Based on 12,640 MOT tests across 1,412 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,196
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 880
Brake pipe excessively corroded 640
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Headlamp aim too low 576
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
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J726 YSS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 140,655 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 310 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 880 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J726 YSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 310 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J726 YSS registered?

J726 YSS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J726 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J726 YSS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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