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KP57 UTC

2007 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,504 mi
Last recorded132,504 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 311166,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 UTC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 132,504 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door, jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

full inner and outer sills corroded, not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2021 129,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 129,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,823 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift when bar applied, close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out-riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 125,812 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift when bar applied, close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out-riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,996 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately has play on inner joint (2.1.3 (f) (i))

mil light on

Fail 6 Mar 2019 120,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately has play on inner joint (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,795 miles

brake warning light on dash

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,266 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak turbo area ()

rear light lens damaged not showing white light to the rear

Fail 10 Mar 2017 108,266 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak turbo area ()

rear light lens damaged not showing white light to the rear

Fail 21 Feb 2017 107,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear light lens damaged not showing white light to the rear

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,777 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,240 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 89,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 70,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.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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KP57 UTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 166,193 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 KP57 UTC, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KP57 UTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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