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AM09 ZHW

2009 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

287,137 mi
Last recorded287,137 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 ZHW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 287,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 287,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 286,833 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 286,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 286,304 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 286,304 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 275,219 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack ? (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 275,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack ? (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 275,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative steering lock to lock tight/heavy indicating attention or repair required (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 264,235 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 253,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 253,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 311?

Based on 1,761 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,958
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
position lamp(s) not working 37
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AM09 ZHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 311 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM09 ZHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 311 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM09 ZHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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