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2898 WW

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,342 mi
Last recorded107,342 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2898 WW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 107,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 99,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,441 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,366 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - Wearing low/ Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 69,899 miles

slight low effort on nearside rear parking brake

Pass 9 May 2018 63,128 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall.

Fail 17 May 2016 48,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall.

Pass 7 May 2015 40,134 miles

engine and gear box under trays missing

n/s/f wheel has been repaired

side wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 May 2015 40,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine and gear box under trays missing

n/s/f wheel has been repaired

side wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 31,000 miles

Engine/gearbox under shields missing.

n/s/f wheel has had a weld repair carried out on outer edge.

Fail 9 May 2014 30,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear level links seizing.

Engine/gearbox under shields missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel has had a weld repair carried out on outer edge.

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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2898 WW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 2898 WW, 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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2898 WW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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