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48 GHW

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,382 mi
Last recorded138,382 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 GHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 138,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 134,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 134,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 131,269 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,494 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,189 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 14 Jan 2020 114,855 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,464 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,446 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,736 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,710 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall - not exposing cord

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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48 GHW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 48 GHW, 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 48 GHW registered?

48 GHW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is 48 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 GHW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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