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YB07 OLH

2007 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,040 mi
Last recorded204,040 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 311166,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 204,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 200,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 200,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 198,316 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough Slightly stiff in its operation (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 198,315 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough Slightly stiff in its operation (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 198,234 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 196,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower of the two unlit (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 196,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower of the two unlit (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 193,340 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 193,340 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 188,796 miles

oil leaks

slight play in rear prop shaft UJ

Fail 15 Mar 2016 188,796 miles

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

oil leaks

slight play in rear prop shaft UJ

Pass 17 Mar 2015 179,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 179,959 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

N/S front top marker inop

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

part of N/S rear side light inop

Pass 5 Nov 2013 171,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 171,159 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 161,626 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 161,002 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 123,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,185 miles

slight play in steering arms

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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YB07 OLH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 166,193 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB07 OLH, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YB07 OLH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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