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KP08 EPN

2008 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,231 mi
Last recorded166,231 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 311175,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 166,231 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 166,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 146,311 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre waorn on inner edge

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

windscreen chipped & cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2012 146,311 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre waorn on inner edge

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

windscreen chipped & cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2011 126,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear disc worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 126,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear disc worn

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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KP08 EPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 175,916 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP08 EPN, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KP08 EPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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