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BG11 FVY

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,381 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,317 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG11 FVY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG11 FVY, 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

How do I check the history of BG11 FVY?

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What year was BG11 FVY registered?

BG11 FVY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BG11 FVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 FVY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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