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

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Is the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb reliable? We analysed 964 real MOT tests across 309 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 964 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
68.0%
Typical Mileage
176,225mi
Annual Mileage
4,385mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include centre brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, brake excessively fluctuating and brake pipe excessively corroded under bottom of engine bay, inside the nearside arch. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb.

Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2
brake excessively fluctuating 2
Brake pipe excessively corroded under bottom of engine bay, inside the nearside arch 1
fog lamp not working 1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced 1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1

Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,089 mi/yr
Typical
4,385 mi/yr
Average
6,430 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,721 mi/yr

Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
176,225 mi
75th Percentile
216,210 mi
95th Percentile
275,092 mi
Max Recorded
898,134 mi

How Does the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb 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 Mwb THIS CAR 68.0% 964 176,225 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
Audi Q3 S Line Blck ED 45 TFSI E Sa 91.7% 971 30,934 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb?

The Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.0% across 964 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb are centre brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (2 recorded failures), brake excessively fluctuating (2), and brake pipe excessively corroded under bottom of engine bay, inside the nearside arch (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb owner drives around 4,385 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 Mwb — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb reliable?
Based on 964 MOT tests, the Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb has a 68.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb?
The most common MOT failures are centre brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, brake excessively fluctuating, and brake pipe excessively corroded under bottom of engine bay, inside the nearside arch. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb do per year?
The typical Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb does around 4,385 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI Mwb?
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.