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Y231 MEN

2001 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 311111,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 MEN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,774 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,620 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 77,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y231 MEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,102 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y231 MEN, 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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What year was Y231 MEN registered?

Y231 MEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y231 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 MEN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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