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X447 HTF

2001 Mercedes-benz 311

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,317 mi
Last recorded276,317 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 311111,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 HTF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 276,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2013 276,316 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2012 247,590 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 247,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 214,438 miles

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

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

excessive oil leak from engine

front discs getting thin

Fail 23 Nov 2011 213,789 miles

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

excessive oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Nov 2010 169,744 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 169,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 113,307 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

power steering slightly rough

windscreen damaged swept area

Fail 11 Sep 2009 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

handbrake travel

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

power steering slightly rough

windscreen damaged swept area

Pass 8 Sep 2008 107,240 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

damage to swept area of windscreen

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2007 101,010 miles

long travel on hand and foot

Pass 7 Sep 2006 96,239 miles

n/s hand brake lower than o/s 266, 457

Pass 9 Sep 2005 79,883 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 79,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake warning lamp on dash.

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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X447 HTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,102 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 X447 HTF, 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 25 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 X447 HTF registered?

X447 HTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X447 HTF safe to buy?

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