Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB car check
Is the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB reliable? We analysed 2,069 real MOT tests across 655 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB.
Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB THIS CAR | 66.8% | 2,069 | 184,812 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Vauxhall Mokka Tech Line Cdti S/s | 87.6% | 1,137 | 79,342 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.8% across 2,069 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common failure point is anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB owner drives around 5,355 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.