2011 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · G12 SAU
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 112,403 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- 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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G12 SAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2025
- 112,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G12 SAU 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 (G12 SAU) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper control arm highlighted in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside control arm brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
G12 SAU Mileage History
- 21/06/202390,350 mi
- 09/08/202390,813 mi+463 mi
- 12/08/2024100,925 mi+10,112 mi
- 22/08/2024100,926 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/2025112,403 mi+11,477 mi
Average of roughly 9,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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