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KN11 MTE

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,157 mi
Last recorded178,157 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 MTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 178,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 178,157 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 178,075 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 163,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 151,223 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 151,223 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both 245-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 125,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 114,176 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 114,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

wipers poor but clearing windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,001 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,873 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,291 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,662 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 65,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,254 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)

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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KN11 MTE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN11 MTE, 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 KN11 MTE registered?

KN11 MTE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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The MOT history for KN11 MTE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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