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AK11 SKX

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,442 mi
Last recorded258,442 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 SKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 258,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 255,368 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 253,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 243,640 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 243,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 236,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 224,887 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 211,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 198,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 198,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dunlop 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 182,714 miles

Front brake discs slight lip

Front tyres wearing edges

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall rim protector cut/damaged

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

handbrake effort on minimum limit

Fail 21 Jun 2017 182,714 miles

Front brake discs slight lip

Front tyres wearing edges

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall rim protector cut/damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

handbrake effort on minimum limit

Pass 21 Mar 2016 144,856 miles

MIL illuminated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn/stepping inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 144,856 miles

MIL illuminated

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn/stepping inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 116,173 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges (step tread )

nsf / osf brake discs scored and lipped

nsf / osf rear suspension arm lower ball joints slight play

nsf / osf weel bearings slight play

rear pads worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,929 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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AK11 SKX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK11 SKX, 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 AK11 SKX registered?

AK11 SKX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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