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KS58 FSO

2009 Mercedes-benz 311

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,025 mi
Last recorded144,025 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 144,025 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear both side tail lamp slightly damaged

Rear parking brake slightly low

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 144,023 miles

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts x4 (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear both side tail lamp slightly damaged

Rear parking brake slightly low

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 127,219 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

bad oil lewak under engine

Fail 13 Jan 2018 127,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

bad oil lewak under engine

Pass 6 Jan 2017 114,592 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 104,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 94,190 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 83,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 67,261 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 67,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 49,863 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 49,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KS58 FSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 311 in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS58 FSO, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS58 FSO registered?

KS58 FSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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