2011 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · WR61 BZV
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 233,903 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR61 BZV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 233,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR61 BZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (WR61 BZV) between December 2014 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))”.
WR61 BZV Mileage History
- 01/12/201479,852 mi
- 21/12/201599,583 mi+19,731 mi
- 20/12/2016118,595 mi+19,012 mi
- 20/12/2016118,595 mi
- 12/12/2017136,124 mi+17,529 mi
- 12/12/2017136,124 mi
- 14/11/2019169,293 mi+33,169 mi
- 12/11/2020181,907 mi+12,614 mi
- 12/11/2021197,723 mi+15,816 mi
- 12/11/2022213,053 mi+15,330 mi
- 12/11/2022213,053 mi
- 28/10/2023227,330 mi+14,277 mi
- 04/11/2024228,680 mi+1,350 mi
- 06/11/2024228,682 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/2025233,903 mi+5,221 mi
Average of roughly 14,113 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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