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X827 EBY

2000 Mercedes-benz 311

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,680 mi
Last recorded130,680 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 311107,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX827 EBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 130,680 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2022 127,557 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

patches of underside corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,488 miles

sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,827 miles

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

both sills corroded

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 22 Mar 2019 115,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,704 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 101,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Has mounting bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat inadequately mounted (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,210 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,771 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,115 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,710 miles

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

some seats removed at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2012 77,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

some seats removed at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,618 miles

4 seats removed at time of test

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

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

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

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)

nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,550 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,514 miles

ADVISE N/S WASHER PIPE ADRIFT AND TOUCHING O/SIDE WIPER BLADE ----RESECURED ON SERVICE TODAY

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 57,514 miles

ADVISE N/S WASHER PIPE ADRIFT AND TOUCHING O/SIDE WIPER BLADE ----RESECURED ON SERVICE TODAY

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,152 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 51,150 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,018 miles

ADVISE HAND BRAKE EFFORTS RECORDED----NEAR MINIMUM TO PASS --ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

Fail 9 Aug 2006 45,018 miles

ADVISE HAND BRAKE EFFORTS RECORDED----NEAR MINIMUM TO PASS --ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 39,284 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 39,284 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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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X827 EBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 311 in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X827 EBY, 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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X827 EBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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