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VU59 LYX

2009 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

228,789 mi
Last recorded228,789 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 310118,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 LYX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 228,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside loading door rusty

outer sills rusty

power steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 11 Aug 2021 228,789 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside loading door rusty

outer sills rusty

power steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 11 Aug 2020 224,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 221,244 miles

front discs worn

outer sills rusty

slight lift both lower ball joints

Pass 9 Aug 2018 217,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

power steering has reduced assistance

Pass 14 Aug 2017 201,183 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 186,989 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 169,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 132,444 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,825 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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VU59 LYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 118,043 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 VU59 LYX, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU59 LYX registered?

VU59 LYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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