2011 Mercedes-Benz E 1.8L Petrol · DA11 SWW
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 48,286 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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DA11 SWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 48,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA11 SWW 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 (DA11 SWW) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
DA11 SWW Mileage History
- 25/01/202345,907 mi
- 24/01/202446,206 mi+299 mi
- 22/01/202547,136 mi+930 mi
- 27/01/202648,278 mi+1,142 mi
- 29/01/202648,286 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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