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AO11 BYF

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,826 mi
Last recorded185,826 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 185,826 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 146,697 miles

Slight play to both front bottom swivel ball joints

Fail 24 Feb 2017 146,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Slight play to both front bottom swivel ball joints

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,148 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,082 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 9,140 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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AO11 BYF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO11 BYF, 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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How do I check the history of AO11 BYF?

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What year was AO11 BYF registered?

AO11 BYF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is AO11 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 BYF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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