2011 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · PJ60 SXS
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 30,543 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PJ60 SXS Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2021
- 30,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ60 SXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (PJ60 SXS) between January 2014 and January 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PJ60 SXS Mileage History
- 23/01/201416,282 mi
- 09/01/201520,119 mi+3,837 mi
- 28/01/201624,097 mi+3,978 mi
- 23/01/201726,588 mi+2,491 mi
- 22/01/201828,355 mi+1,767 mi
- 16/01/201929,547 mi+1,192 mi
- 22/01/202030,294 mi+747 mi
- 26/01/202130,543 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 2,035 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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