Mercedes Benz E350 Spt CDI Bluecy 265 A (2011)
2011 Mercedes Benz E350 Spt CDI Bluecy 265 A
CarHunch analysed 185 real MOT records for the 2011 Mercedes Benz E350 Spt CDI Bluecy 265 A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 E350 diesel is a serious reliability concern—just 47.3% pass first time versus the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly one in two fails its MOT. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 185 vehicles, the failures aren't safety-critical, but the sheer frequency suggests systemic issues inherent to this model.
At 102,622 miles average, these cars are running high mileage for their age, yet averaging 0.84 failures per test tells you wear-related problems are mounting faster than typical. If you're considering this car, budget for immediate inspection by a Mercedes specialist—the pattern suggests you'll face repeated MOT failures unless major work is done upfront.
What to check before buying a 2011 Mercedes Benz E350 Spt CDI Bluecy 265 A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 181 | 46.8% | 0.81 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 4 | 73.6% | 2.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Mercedes Benz E350 Spt CDI Bluecy 265 A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Mercedes Benz E350 Spt CDI Bluecy 265 A vehicles fall between 83,128 and 123,543 miles.
2011 Mercedes Benz E350 Spt CDI Bluecy 265 A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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