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Y176 VVV

2001 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 310156,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 VVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2011 116,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r lamp crack.

o/s/r lamp crack.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 116,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r lamp crack.

o/s/r lamp crack.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 102,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,344 miles

screen chipped,o/s/r tyre 3mm and perishing,o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge and cut tread

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,593 miles

chip in zone a ,. lift in offside front bottom ball joint ,.offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 75,704 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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Y176 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 156,979 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 Y176 VVV, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y176 VVV registered?

Y176 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y176 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y176 VVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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