2011 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · SA11 YJL
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 120,992 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA11 YJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 120,992 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.
SA11 YJL 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 (SA11 YJL) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SA11 YJL Mileage History
- 09/11/2021105,139 mi
- 21/12/2022118,882 mi+13,743 mi
- 23/12/2022111,885 mi-6,997 mi
- 02/07/2024117,142 mi+5,257 mi
- 17/07/2025120,992 mi+3,850 mi
Average of roughly 4,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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