2011 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · TC10 SAM
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 149,807 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TC10 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 149,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TC10 SAM 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 (TC10 SAM) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack measuring 58mm in length through the swept area (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
TC10 SAM Mileage History
- 08/03/2024126,526 mi
- 19/03/2024126,576 mi+50 mi
- 25/06/2025136,185 mi+9,609 mi
- 25/06/2025136,219 mi+34 mi
- 29/06/2026149,807 mi+13,588 mi
Average of roughly 10,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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