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AJ11 AUL

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,017 mi
Last recorded137,017 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 137,017 miles

Front and rear brake discs has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,166 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,492 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 73,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,737 miles

Front both wipers worn

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play got play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play got play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges

all discs worn and corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play got play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play got play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges

all discs worn and corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 62,434 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,094 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ11 AUL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ11 AUL, 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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AJ11 AUL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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