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YJ16 ZYG

2016 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,244 mi
Last recorded128,244 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 ZYG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 128,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 128,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 121,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes, rearmost sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, also with top mount play (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside centre and front side markers inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 121,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes, rearmost sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, also with top mount play (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside centre and front side markers inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 118,560 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front oil leak but not excessive

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jun 2024 118,560 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Front oil leak but not excessive

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2023 118,023 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,011 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,894 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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YJ16 ZYG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ16 ZYG, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ16 ZYG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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