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Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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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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Data last updated: · Based on 2,069 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
66.8%
Typical Mileage
184,812mi
Annual Mileage
5,355mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 2

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.

Low usage
2,653 mi/yr
Typical
5,355 mi/yr
Average
7,802 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,885 mi/yr

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.

Median
184,812 mi
75th Percentile
222,306 mi
95th Percentile
302,595 mi
Max Recorded
5,555,555 mi

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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Should you buy a used Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB?

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.

Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB reliable?
Based on 2,069 MOT tests, the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB has a 66.8% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB?
The most common failure point is anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush.
How many miles does a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB do per year?
The typical Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB does around 5,355 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.