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AK61 AKN

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,451 mi
Last recorded61,451 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 AKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 61,451 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 56,267 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 50,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear metal brake pipe corroding

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,963 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,527 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 44,527 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,098 miles

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

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

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

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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AK61 AKN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK61 AKN, 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 AK61 AKN registered?

AK61 AKN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is AK61 AKN safe to buy?

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