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NK04 UYG

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 UYG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 99,472 miles

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

battery tray corroded but effecting support of battery

Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,608 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 97,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 97,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill & inner step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill & inner step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded body mounting area (6.1.6 (a))

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

both outer sills holed & corroded full length

rear step base corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre date expires in december

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 9 years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,083 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,954 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 92,939 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear discs corroded and pads worn low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,852 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

sliding door step light not working

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,130 miles

sliding door step light switch missing

Fail 21 Aug 2017 87,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sliding door step light switch missing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,264 miles

slight knock and play at nearside front possible shocker

Fail 20 Aug 2015 81,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section corroded at hanger brkt (7.1.2)

slight knock and play at nearside front possible shocker

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,846 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,704 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,935 miles

O/S rear outer tyre, outer sidewall has slight bulge to structure.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,685 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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NK04 UYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK04 UYG, 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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NK04 UYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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