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JP02 RON

2005 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,690 mi
Last recorded190,690 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 311118,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP02 RON
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 190,690 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 190,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 185,504 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 185,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2024 185,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.95 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 178,823 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tight to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 167,924 miles

Offside Rear inner arch deformed close to tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 15,335 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 153,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 153,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 152,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 152,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,370 miles

Front lower suspension arm ball joints slight lift

Fail 3 Aug 2015 152,242 miles

Front lower arm ball joints slight lift

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 152,242 miles

Front lower arm ball joints slight lift

Pass 7 Aug 2014 152,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 151,338 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 151,333 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 150,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades are worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 150,363 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010
Pass 6 Aug 2009 148,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 133,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JP02 RON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 118,374 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 JP02 RON, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JP02 RON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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