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51 BW

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,765 mi
Last recorded35,765 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 BW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 35,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 34,754 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 30,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 27,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 26,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 24,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 21,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,959 miles

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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51 BW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 51 BW, 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 51 BW registered?

51 BW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is 51 BW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 BW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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