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GX51 GVC

2001 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

241,597 mi
Last recorded241,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 311111,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 241,597 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front number plate damaged

o/s/front marker lamp insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2013 241,596 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front number plate damaged

o/s/front marker lamp insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 226,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 216,471 miles

front nearside and offside rack ends slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2011 216,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs in poor condition

front nearside and offside rack ends slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2008 186,757 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 158,637 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 142,010 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 142,001 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 119,470 miles

slight oil leak offside rear hub seal

various non testable lights not working

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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GX51 GVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,102 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 GX51 GVC, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX51 GVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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