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CN04 UTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 UTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at leaf spring mont (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2025

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material step (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2024

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2023
Pass 11 Jul 2022 390,010 miles

Body filler repairs & heavy underseal on lower body paneling

Camper conversion: 3880kg GVM

Headlight lenses fogged

MIL deleted

Fail 24 Jun 2022 390,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near spring anchor corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cover sill patch / inner sill lower seam near spring anchor not continuously welded/concealed with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower paneling near spring hanger corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill cover patch seam near spring anchor not continuously welded. concealed by body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Body filler repairs throughout lower body paneling

Camper conversion: 3880kg GVM

Headlight lenses fogged

MIL deleted.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 384,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside inner and outer sill undersealed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner and outer sill undersealed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 378,564 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 340,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 340,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at middle and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 162,604 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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CN04 UTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 109,873 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 CN04 UTJ, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN04 UTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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