2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 52,962 MOT tests
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 E-Class years (52,962 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 26.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 99,824
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 52,962
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.3%
- Brakes8.7%
- Tyres7.7%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Seat belts and airbags1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.67%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.03%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.74%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.67%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.09%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.28%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.32%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.02%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 E-Class years (52,962 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.67% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.64% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 99,824 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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