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BX53 ANV

2003 Mercedes-benz 311

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

251,324 mi
Last recorded251,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 311110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 251,324 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 246,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 243,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 219,896 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 183,944 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 183,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 151,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 116,335 miles

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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BX53 ANV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 BX53 ANV, 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 23 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 BX53 ANV registered?

BX53 ANV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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