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Y691 HHT

2001 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 311111,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 HHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2010 151,054 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 151,054 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 147,395 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 147,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 136,644 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 136,634 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2007 127,760 miles

as per vt 32 issued

Fail 3 May 2007 127,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 108,956 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 108,956 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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Y691 HHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,102 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 Y691 HHT, 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 Y691 HHT registered?

Y691 HHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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