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BJ61 OCF

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,078 mi
Last recorded163,078 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 163,078 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 150,384 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 150,384 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front to rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 141,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,022 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 124,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,516 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

undetected peak exhaust emisions

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,224 miles

Both rear tyres approaching limit

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Emissions not detected (Too clean)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,934 miles

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

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

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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BJ61 OCF 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 84.6%.

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 BJ61 OCF, 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 BJ61 OCF registered?

BJ61 OCF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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