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B17 SPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,883 mi
Last recorded152,883 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 311175,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 152,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 148,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 144,767 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 142,080 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,548 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 133,480 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 123,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 116,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,739 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 109,637 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,830 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering rack.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,099 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,742 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,673 miles

front brake discs coroded

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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B17 SPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 175,916 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 B17 SPJ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B17 SPJ registered?

B17 SPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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