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Y941 SVV

2001 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

183,912 mi
Last recorded183,912 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 310156,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 183,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 183,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 182,045 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 182,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 175,870 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 175,677 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 167,910 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 167,907 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 158,698 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 158,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 150,315 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 150,315 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lift n/s and o/s bottom ball joints.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 128,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 113,965 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 113,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

advise front tyres worn badly on inside

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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Y941 SVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y941 SVV, 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 Y941 SVV registered?

Y941 SVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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