2011 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · R17 YER
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 96,296 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R17 YER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 96,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R17 YER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (R17 YER) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R17 YER Mileage History
- 08/08/202391,308 mi
- 02/08/202493,782 mi+2,474 mi
- 10/09/202595,016 mi+1,234 mi
- 11/09/202595,016 mi
- 17/08/202696,296 mi+1,280 mi
Average of roughly 1,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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