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RN53 VAV

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,564 mi
Last recorded132,564 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 132,564 miles

Nearside Front mirror held with tape

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2025 132,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror held with tape

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

handbrake lever has travel

wires rear of vehicle broken

Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,886 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front shock slightly weak

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

front to back brake pipe corroded mk yellow

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,863 miles

all tyres wearing on shoulders

slight oil leak from gearbox rear diff area

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2023 125,862 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

all tyres wearing on shoulders

brake pad and abs wiring eaten through and broken o/s rear

parking brake requires adjustment ( high)

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak from gearbox rear diff area

slight play in front wheel bearings

traction light on - edc light on

Pass 26 Oct 2022 121,328 miles

Nearside 1st body light not working

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

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

handbrake lever has travel

various chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2022 121,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside 1st body light not working

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

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

handbrake lever has travel

various chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,637 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,926 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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RN53 VAV 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 76.9%.

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 RN53 VAV, 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 RN53 VAV registered?

RN53 VAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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