2011 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · 1978 RK
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 137,079 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1978 RK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 137,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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1978 RK Mileage History
- 05/09/201533,204 mi
- 13/05/201746,317 mi+13,113 mi
- 03/09/201859,342 mi+13,025 mi
- 02/09/201969,522 mi+10,180 mi
- 23/11/202081,306 mi+11,784 mi
- 23/11/202190,227 mi+8,921 mi
- 01/09/2023106,752 mi+16,525 mi
- 30/08/2024117,783 mi+11,031 mi
- 02/09/2025128,242 mi+10,459 mi
- 01/09/2026137,078 mi+8,836 mi
- 07/09/2026137,079 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,438 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
1978 RK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (1978 RK) between September 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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