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V3 ETL

2010 Mercedes-benz Auto-sleepers

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,101 mi
Last recorded100,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 ETL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelAuto-sleepers
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,193 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 81,612 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,761 miles

LOW BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ON MIN REQ 16%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded BOTH (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 62,671 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

LOW BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ON MIN REQ 16%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded BOTH (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,344 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,656 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 38,293 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 33,617 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Auto-sleepers?

Based on 735 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
2,170
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4
Headlamp not working on main beam 4
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
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V3 ETL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Auto-sleepers in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Auto-sleepers fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V3 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Auto-sleepers typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Auto-sleepers is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V3 ETL registered?

V3 ETL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Auto-sleepers, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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The MOT history for V3 ETL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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