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GN04 NWY

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

260,844 mi
Last recorded260,844 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 NWY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 260,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower suspension parts have corrosion

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2024 260,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower suspension parts have corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,045 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 5,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 5,270 miles

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,385 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 50,376 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,932 miles

chip in windscreen

handbrake only just passes at 18%

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,797 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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GN04 NWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GN04 NWY, 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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What year was GN04 NWY registered?

GN04 NWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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