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MV53 YDB

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,929 mi
Last recorded43,929 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 YDB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,929 miles

Rear rear door ladder is loose,needs securing tight to door .

Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,491 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 43,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,177 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,022 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,845 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,918 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 2 seats have there upper buckle split. (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,635 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight smear on wipers

Pass 21 Dec 2010 28,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,613 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,304 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,211 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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MV53 YDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 109,873 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 MV53 YDB, 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 22 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 MV53 YDB registered?

MV53 YDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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