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X668 SOK

2001 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,541 mi
Last recorded189,541 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 311111,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 SOK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 189,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 188,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front door bottom corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 187,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front door bottom corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 186,076 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 182,037 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

slight play near side front anti roll bar D bush

Pass 7 Jan 2014 178,948 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp not effecting beam pattern

slight corrosion around front subframe mountings

Pass 21 Jan 2013 173,755 miles

Both wiper rubbers split on ends but still clears screen.

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 173,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both wiper rubbers split on ends but still clears screen.

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 168,123 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly rusty and worn

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Dec 2011 168,121 miles

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

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

Parking 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly rusty and worn

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2011 163,678 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front and rear brake discs rusty

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Dec 2010 163,673 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front and rear brake discs rusty

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2009 159,647 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Long travel on hand brake.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 154,993 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake has long travel

Fail 12 Jan 2009 154,993 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake has long travel

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 150,019 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 150,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 143,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 136,778 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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X668 SOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 X668 SOK, 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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X668 SOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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