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PX61 ELV

2011 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,751 mi
Last recorded152,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 ELV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 152,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bracket corroded and broken

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

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bracket corroded and broken

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 145,639 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Both tyre wall slightly worn

Fail 30 Jul 2024 145,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Both tyre wall slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2023 139,433 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 134,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 134,334 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 129,242 miles

Bonnet cable hanging down.

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

Nearside Rear Subframe too boot brace front mounting corroded and broken.

Offside Rear Subframe too boot brace front mounting corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2021 129,242 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shocker top mounting broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cable hanging down.

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

Nearside Rear Subframe too boot brace front mounting corroded and broken.

Offside Rear Subframe too boot brace front mounting corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 125,190 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 119,381 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 119,375 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,233 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,957 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

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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PX61 ELV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,987cc 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 PX61 ELV, 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 PX61 ELV registered?

PX61 ELV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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