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MV04 CCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,497 mi
Last recorded167,497 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 CCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 167,497 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 167,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 154,103 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 154,103 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 140,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around ABS pump. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2024 140,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around ABS pump. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 129,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 117,035 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 102,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/ABS pump mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around ABS pump area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section rotten. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear step heavily corroded

battery tray rotten

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,637 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,682 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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MV04 CCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MV04 CCZ, 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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MV04 CCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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