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YJ16 ZZE

2016 Mercedes-benz 310

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,294 mi
Last recorded187,294 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 187,294 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 187,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 179,920 miles

DPF is not securely attached to engine block- bolts missing

Pass 10 May 2023 178,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 177,692 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 159,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 130,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,081 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 ZZE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 310 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZZE, 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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What year was YJ16 ZZE registered?

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

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