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BK61 WVN

2011 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,102 mi
Last recorded245,102 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class73,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 WVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 245,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 243,037 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 229,663 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 204,650 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 196,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 181,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 181,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 163,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,029 miles

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 134,963 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,317 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 127,141 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 119,627 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 117,246 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,067 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,410 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 61,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,050 miles

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

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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BK61 WVN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK61 WVN, 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 BK61 WVN registered?

BK61 WVN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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