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YJ02 PSD

2002 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

369,235 mi
Last recorded369,235 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 311134,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 PSD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 369,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Nov 2010

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2009 319,903 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 319,901 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 309,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 269,646 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 223,140 miles

Slight lift in both sides front lower ball joints. †

Pass 23 Aug 2005 172,620 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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YJ02 PSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 134,053 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 YJ02 PSD, 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 24 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 YJ02 PSD registered?

YJ02 PSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ02 PSD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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