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YX02 KLF

2002 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,529 mi
Last recorded88,529 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 311134,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 KLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 88,529 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 88,529 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,391 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 88,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,996 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 86,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,634 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,185 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 70,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,799 miles

Rear bumper covers missing / Offside cluster damaged / battery clamp insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2012 65,798 miles

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear bumper covers missing / Offside rear cluster damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,792 miles

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

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear bumper covers missing / Offside rear cluster damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,300 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 72,264 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,077 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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YX02 KLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 134,053 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 YX02 KLF, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX02 KLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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