2011 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LD11 GZX
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 118,648 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Aug 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,648 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD11 GZX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2018
- 118,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD11 GZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (LD11 GZX) between April 2014 and April 2018.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2018 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
LD11 GZX Mileage History
- 25/04/201451,366 mi
- 30/04/201451,390 mi+24 mi
- 16/04/201568,467 mi+17,077 mi
- 27/04/201685,870 mi+17,403 mi
- 19/04/2017102,507 mi+16,637 mi
- 27/04/2017102,829 mi+322 mi
- 18/04/2018118,336 mi+15,507 mi
- 27/04/2018118,648 mi+312 mi
Average of roughly 16,795 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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