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V466 EET

1999 Mercedes-benz 310

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

328,095 mi
Last recorded328,095 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 310188,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 EET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 328,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 326,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 312,555 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 304,375 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 297,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 283,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chip to sreen

hand brake tavel

security of 1st row offside seat BORDERLINE

Fail 16 Dec 2009 283,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

chip to sreen

hand brake tavel

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

security of 1st row offside seat BORDERLINE

Fail 25 Feb 2009 283,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 266,490 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2007 240,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wear in steering rack

Wear to both front tyres inside edges

Pass 9 Feb 2006 215,042 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 215,042 miles

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

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

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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V466 EET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 188,838 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 V466 EET, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V466 EET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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