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55 CTY

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,669 mi
Last recorded128,669 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 CTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 128,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 121,519 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 121,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge highlighted in yellow chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge highlighted in yellow chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 120,968 miles

handbrake imbalance

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread also perishing/cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 102,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 102,319 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 129,340 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 147,649 miles

front brake pads low

low emitter detected

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,938 miles

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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55 CTY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 55 CTY, 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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55 CTY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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