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YN05 AOA

2005 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,358 mi
Last recorded106,358 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 311118,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 AOA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 106,358 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 106,348 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,486 miles

v5 details incorrect

Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

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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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YN05 AOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 118,374 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 YN05 AOA, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN05 AOA registered?

YN05 AOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is YN05 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 AOA shows 6 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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