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AY54 FHE

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

319,223 mi
Last recorded319,223 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 319,223 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2008 133,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 100,198 miles

outr edge of n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 18 May 2006 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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AY54 FHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 109,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY54 FHE, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY54 FHE registered?

AY54 FHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is AY54 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 FHE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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