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RF52 ETZ

2002 Mercedes-benz 311

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

131,476 mi
Last recorded131,476 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 311134,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2011 131,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 103,866 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 103,707 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front number plate insecure

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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RF52 ETZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 311 in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 134,053 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 RF52 ETZ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF52 ETZ registered?

RF52 ETZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is RF52 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 ETZ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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