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5977 MF

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,006 mi
Last recorded138,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5977 MF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 138,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 129,064 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,110 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,151 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 110,117 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 105,897 miles

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,169 miles

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,097 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 50,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,302 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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5977 MF 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 92.9%.

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 5977 MF, 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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5977 MF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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