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X636 AAK

2000 Mercedes-benz 311

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

298,709 mi
Last recorded298,709 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 311107,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX636 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 298,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all underside covered in underseal

Pass 20 Nov 2020 294,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 294,828 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 294,500 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has lateral movement in piston

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has lateral movement in piston

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 294,500 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has lateral movement in piston

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has lateral movement in piston

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 272,733 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has lateral movement in piston

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front shock absorber has lateral movement in piston

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 292,707 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded due to chaffing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row 4 in passenger compartment (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage loose buckle at nearside, row 3 in passenger compartment (7.1.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage loose buckle at offside rearmost row (7.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has lateral movement in piston

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front shock absorber has lateral movement in piston

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 291,160 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 289,662 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 287,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 286,223 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 285,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake cable req' adjusting

Pass 5 Nov 2012 283,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 283,355 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 281,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 281,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 279,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 277,174 miles

oil leak from diff'

Pass 28 Oct 2008 275,561 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 273,874 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 267,271 miles

n/s & o/s rear service brakes not up to known standard

parking brake cable corroding

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 31 Oct 2005 229,423 miles

n/s parking brake not up to known standard

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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X636 AAK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 311 in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X636 AAK, 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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X636 AAK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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