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2011 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · FL61 VBZ

FL61 VBZ

2011 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23/09/2011. Recorded mileage 131,315 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
2011 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 02/07/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
131,315 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
2143cc

FL61 VBZ Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2024
  • 131,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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FL61 VBZ Mileage History

  1. 11/07/201434,283 mi
  2. 30/06/201546,797 mi+12,514 mi
  3. 26/08/201651,759 mi+4,962 mi
  4. 11/04/201761,624 mi+9,865 mi
  5. 26/03/201872,253 mi+10,629 mi
  6. 02/04/201982,313 mi+10,060 mi
  7. 28/10/201988,273 mi+5,960 mi
  8. 29/05/202091,340 mi+3,067 mi
  9. 09/06/2021100,887 mi+9,547 mi
  10. 16/06/2021101,139 mi+252 mi
  11. 23/06/2022114,250 mi+13,111 mi
  12. 24/06/2022114,251 mi+1 mi
  13. 03/07/2023123,065 mi+8,814 mi
  14. 04/07/2023123,076 mi+11 mi
  15. 08/06/2024131,310 mi+8,234 mi
  16. 08/06/2024131,315 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 9,790 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

FL61 VBZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 19:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (FL61 VBZ) between July 2014 and June 2024.

The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 08 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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