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AC03 CWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,360 mi
Last recorded141,360 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 311110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 141,360 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 141,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,749 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 126,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 122,798 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 111,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 111,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 94,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,230 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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AC03 CWJ is a 2003 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 66.7%.

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 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 AC03 CWJ, 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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What year was AC03 CWJ registered?

AC03 CWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 CWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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