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CN51 ZHM

2001 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,049 mi
Last recorded154,049 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 311111,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 ZHM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 154,049 miles

battary tray slighty corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 149,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shocks corroded

both headlamps deterioated

n/s/f & o/s/f discs worn

undershield fitted limiting checks

underside dirty front to rear

Fail 30 Nov 2011 149,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shocks corroded

both headlamps deterioated

n/s/f & o/s/f discs worn

undershield fitted limiting checks

underside dirty front to rear

Pass 3 Dec 2010 143,908 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 139,572 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 139,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 127,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 127,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 108,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 89,844 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 89,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.1b)

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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CN51 ZHM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,102 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 CN51 ZHM, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN51 ZHM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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