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WN08 WTO

2008 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

254,044 mi
Last recorded254,044 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 311175,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 WTO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 254,044 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 254,044 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 241,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 213,749 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 213,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 185,360 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 184,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 158,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 114,277 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 85,116 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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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WN08 WTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WN08 WTO, 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 WN08 WTO registered?

WN08 WTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WN08 WTO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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