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8 JM

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 103,917 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak showing on undertray

Pass 12 Jun 2024 95,328 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,700 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,155 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn springlink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 57,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,775 miles

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 12 Apr 2017 36,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,709 miles

Slight damage to OSF tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,217 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 16,217 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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8 JM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 8 JM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 JM registered?

8 JM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is 8 JM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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