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BA55 JTF

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,978 mi
Last recorded114,978 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 JTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,978 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,840 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge and wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 21 Nov 2023 102,517 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,300 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,630 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 84,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,166 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,595 miles

rear pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,343 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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BA55 JTF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA55 JTF, 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 BA55 JTF registered?

BA55 JTF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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