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GN04 NWZ

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,250 mi
Last recorded69,250 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Feb 2025 67,811 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 65,522 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 63,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 63,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen chipped

Fail 12 Mar 2015 63,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,407 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,822 miles

hand rail on nearside passenger sliding door slightly insecure on door pillar

slight twist on nearside rear brake hose

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil level low

seat belt locking mechanism cover damage on rear 6th row centre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,196 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 NWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

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

Is GN04 NWZ safe to buy?

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