2011 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KD11 VLD
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2011. Recorded mileage 120,454 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD11 VLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 120,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD11 VLD 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 (KD11 VLD) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))”.
KD11 VLD Mileage History
- 25/04/2024107,391 mi
- 30/04/2024107,397 mi+6 mi
- 02/05/2025114,192 mi+6,795 mi
- 07/05/2025114,198 mi+6 mi
- 23/04/2026120,454 mi+6,256 mi
Average of roughly 6,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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