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X232 AVM

2000 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,802 mi
Last recorded143,802 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 311107,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX232 AVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 143,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 140,279 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2023 139,806 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 139,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 137,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 137,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 137,044 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 135,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,143 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 134,140 miles

Central Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 132,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 130,131 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 126,743 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 122,964 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 122,962 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 122,682 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

long term standing eveident

n/s front ball joint on limit for wear

slight play in o/s ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2010 122,682 miles

slight play in o/s ball joint

long term standing eveident

n/s front ball joint on limit for wear

Pass 19 Jun 2008 120,620 miles

front and rear steel brake pipes corroded generally

knocking noise from steering rack/front suspension

rear exhaust badly corroded

small play/lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

wiper blades poor

Fail 18 Jun 2008 120,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear steel brake pipes corroded generally

knocking noise from steering rack/front suspension

small play/lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Aug 2007 118,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 116,953 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads appear well worn

knocking noise from steering column when steering is rocked and slight freeplay at wheel

Fail 5 Aug 2006 116,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant transfer pipe at bottom of radiator badly corroded

corrosion on brake discs

spare tyre flat

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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X232 AVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 107,497 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 X232 AVM, 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 26 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 X232 AVM registered?

X232 AVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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