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SF04 ERU

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,892 mi
Last recorded189,892 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 189,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength [ inner and outer sill ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 187,640 miles

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

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

gearbox crossmember corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 187,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sills corroded

gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 187,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 187,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 186,344 miles

gearbox crossmember corroded

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

battery insecure

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 186,291 miles

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

Brake cable damaged [ front handbrake cable frayed ] (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [ rear hanger ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [ at rear hanger ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

battery insucure

both sills corroded front and rear

gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 186,046 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

battery insecure

both sills corroded

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 184,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 182,381 miles

oil leak

rear step corroded

sills corroded

sweat from n/s/f shocker

Pass 9 Aug 2017 179,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 177,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 171,889 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 171,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective most rear outside seat (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 162,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,771 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 149,770 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 138,512 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 123,949 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,662 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 23,237 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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SF04 ERU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SF04 ERU, 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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SF04 ERU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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