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WP55 AFO

2005 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,405 mi
Last recorded175,405 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 311118,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 AFO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 175,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

outer body has some corrosion

slight under corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 162,541 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

body has slight corrosion outside all round

slight under body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2017 162,541 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body has slight corrosion outside all round

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 157,489 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 157,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,025 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 137,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,156 miles

slight damage o/s/ mirror

slight damage to front number plate

slight dampness from n/s/r hub seal

Fail 12 Aug 2013 124,156 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight damage o/s/ mirror

slight damage to front number plate

slight dampness from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 13 Jul 2012 111,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate damaged

propshaft centre bearing has freeplay present

Fail 12 Jul 2012 111,451 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate damaged

propshaft centre bearing has freeplay present

Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,027 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Please note the plastic coating coming off on cable

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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WP55 AFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 118,374 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 WP55 AFO, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP55 AFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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