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YW03 UUE

2003 Mercedes-benz 311

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,380 mi
Last recorded145,380 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 311110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UUE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 145,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs rusty (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 143,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 143,668 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 142,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 141,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 137,391 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker lamp inoperative

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 125,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear light lens cover damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,994 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)

Offside Rear light lens cover broken

Fail 14 Aug 2017 124,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted and kick up inncorect lhd (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted and kick up inncorrect lhd (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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)

Offside Rear light lens cover broken

Pass 28 Jul 2016 118,850 miles

Product on head light lens

Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,652 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,972 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,657 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 100,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 96,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,030 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,861 miles

both rear upper marker lights not working

n/s front marker light not working

o/s centre marker light not working

Fail 2 Aug 2011 89,861 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both rear upper marker lights not working

n/s front marker light not working

o/s centre marker light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,985 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)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2009 81,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,014 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 11 Apr 2008 77,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,892 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,533 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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YW03 UUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YW03 UUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW03 UUE registered?

YW03 UUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is YW03 UUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 UUE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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