2011 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · GU59 NER
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 118,954 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU59 NER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 118,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU59 NER 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 (GU59 NER) between August 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
GU59 NER Mileage History
- 27/08/2024110,432 mi
- 27/08/2024110,432 mi
- 07/10/2025118,937 mi+8,505 mi
- 07/11/2025118,950 mi+13 mi
- 12/11/2025118,954 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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