MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
front discs worn
outer sills rusty
slight lift both lower ball joints
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
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)
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)
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.
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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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VU59 LYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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