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BF61 OUL

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,915 mi
Last recorded167,915 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 OUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 167,915 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2023 167,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2022 161,823 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 161,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 155,217 miles

3rd row seatbelts not tested due to items in boot

Fail 8 Nov 2021 155,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

3rd row seatbelts not tested due to items in boot

Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 140,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 130,720 miles

slight oil leak poss engine

Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,553 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,353 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,304 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,325 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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BF61 OUL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 80,225 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 R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 OUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF61 OUL registered?

BF61 OUL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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The MOT history for BF61 OUL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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