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WR03 UXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,559 mi
Last recorded110,559 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 311110,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 UXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,559 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheels have slight bind

various corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 110,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Feb 2015 110,546 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,609 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 102,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 88,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,401 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,898 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake flexis cracking

front pads wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,749 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 52,749 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 52,497 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,323 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,257 miles

long travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Jun 2007 24,257 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,229 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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WR03 UXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR03 UXJ, 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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What year was WR03 UXJ registered?

WR03 UXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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