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1972 JD

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,703 mi
Last recorded139,703 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1972 JD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 133,503 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 128,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,419 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 109,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,031 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner walls of both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,293 miles

undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

Fail 22 May 2018 87,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,822 miles

Under trays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,801 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted 7

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 37,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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1972 JD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1972 JD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1972 JD registered?

1972 JD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is 1972 JD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1972 JD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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