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AB61 PGB

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,160 mi
Last recorded119,160 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 PGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 119,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,971 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 113,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 126,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,696 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Both offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 108,696 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Both offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut/worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front wiper blades slight smear

Fail 8 Oct 2018 96,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut/worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front wiper blades slight smear

Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,051 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 93,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,624 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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AB61 PGB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB61 PGB, 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 AB61 PGB registered?

AB61 PGB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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