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V501 EEU

1999 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

245,265 mi
Last recorded245,265 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 310188,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 EEU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 245,265 miles

both front flexi hoses slight perished

both front metal brake pipes slight corroded

both rear chassis rails slight corroded n/s and o/s

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2018 240,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 234,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 234,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 229,262 miles

exhaust poor condition

rear brake pipes poor codntion

Pass 1 Oct 2015 223,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 217,090 miles

both front bottom ball joints slight play

coolant leak

slight play in steering n/s front

Pass 27 Sep 2013 210,480 miles

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

drivers door skin poor condition slight rusty

front number plate poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs slight liped

Pass 25 Sep 2012 204,299 miles

both rear anti roll bar d rubbers slight play

front to rear brake pipes forming rust

o/s rear brake pipe forming rust

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Sep 2011 196,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both inner rack joints slight play

both rear anti roll bar d rubbers slight play

both rear brake pipes forming rust

n/s front tyre geting low

o/s front brake pipe forming rust

o/s rear tyre geting low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 190,046 miles

all 4 tyre startin g to get low

chip in windscreen

hand brake has long travel

limited vision on front pads

nail in n/s rear tyre

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play n/s front inner rack joint

Pass 19 Sep 2009 185,191 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in both steering rack steering arms inner ball joints

Fail 7 Sep 2009 184,910 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in both steering rack steering arms inner ball joints

Pass 17 Sep 2008 177,082 miles

rear number plate

slight play in n/s front inner rack joint

Pass 21 Sep 2007 162,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2007 162,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 151,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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V501 EEU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V501 EEU, 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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V501 EEU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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