2011 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · SH61 VNK
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 63,005 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH61 VNK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 63,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH61 VNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (SH61 VNK) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
SH61 VNK Mileage History
- 11/03/202392,638 mi
- 10/03/202599,750 km
- 10/03/202599,750 km
- 23/05/202663,005 mi
Average of roughly -9,261 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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