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FA03 UDT

2003 Mercedes-benz 311

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,594 mi
Last recorded104,594 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 311110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 104,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,850 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 100,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 96,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 92,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill centre of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 89,052 miles

front headlights deteriorating on lenses

slight lift o/s n/s front lower ball joints

Fail 29 Dec 2021 89,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach both rear (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment both front (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

front headlights deteriorating on lenses

slight lift o/s n/s front lower ball joints

Pass 24 Dec 2020 85,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,694 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,034 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 66,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 63,104 miles

os front tyre has been curbed resulting in tyre scuff on side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 34,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FA03 UDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FA03 UDT, 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 FA03 UDT registered?

FA03 UDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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