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RX08 GMY

2008 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,905 mi
Last recorded193,905 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 311175,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 GMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 193,905 miles

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

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 192,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 192,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 190,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 180,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 180,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 163,570 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 168,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired over 50% missing (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 146,952 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 146,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,108 miles

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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RX08 GMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RX08 GMY, 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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What year was RX08 GMY registered?

RX08 GMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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