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11 FJS

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,769 mi
Last recorded53,769 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 FJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 53,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 53,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,250 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,095 miles

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

TPMS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,713 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,946 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,236 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,420 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 17,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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11 FJS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 73,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 FJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 11 FJS registered?

11 FJS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is 11 FJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 FJS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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