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Y273 MCA

2001 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

236,744 mi
Last recorded236,744 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 311111,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2009 236,744 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 205,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 174,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 154,063 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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Y273 MCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y273 MCA, 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 Y273 MCA registered?

Y273 MCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y273 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y273 MCA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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