2011 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · MT11 LHJ
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 76,525 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT11 LHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 76,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT11 LHJ 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 (MT11 LHJ) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MT11 LHJ Mileage History
- 24/08/202266,747 mi
- 29/08/202370,216 mi+3,469 mi
- 28/08/202472,973 mi+2,757 mi
- 28/08/202576,496 mi+3,523 mi
- 03/09/202576,525 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 3,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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