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DA53 GVX

2003 Mercedes-benz 311

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 311110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GVX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,300 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 139,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 73,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,803 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 63,800 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 51,172 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 51,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,540 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 46,540 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.1.B.4)

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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DA53 GVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DA53 GVX, 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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DA53 GVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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