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Y229 MEN

2001 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 311111,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 MEN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 107,906 miles

o/s sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f door step corroded and holed

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,236 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,049 miles

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

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

underside front to rear b/pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,049 miles

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

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

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

underside front to rear b/pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,704 miles

both front ball jionts slight play

both rear shocker top bushs worn

rear roll bar bushs slight wear

slight play nsf rack

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,093 miles

slight play in front ball jionts

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,837 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,829 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,154 miles

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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Y229 MEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y229 MEN, 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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Y229 MEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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