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BD60 HRU

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,427 mi
Last recorded146,427 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 HRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 146,427 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 146,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bearing arm bush worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre flat due to puncture in centre tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 138,896 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,829 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 112,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint/straight bearing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 87,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 81,556 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around Interior mirror, ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,005 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,145 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 73,145 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,823 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 48,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,490 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 18,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BD60 HRU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD60 HRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD60 HRU registered?

BD60 HRU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 February 2011.

Is BD60 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD60 HRU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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