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YE03 GKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,183 mi
Last recorded201,183 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 311110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 GKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 201,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 201,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 158,682 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 148,349 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 137,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 126,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 116,240 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 107,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,979 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 98,975 miles

Offside Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 82,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

nearside & offside front anti roll bar bushes have slight movement

nearside & offside rear anti roll bar bushes have slight movement

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,592 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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YE03 GKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 YE03 GKZ, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE03 GKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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