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SB61 JOH

2011 Mercedes Unknown

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,122 mi
Last recorded52,122 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes Unknown79,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 JOH
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,122 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 52,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 49,543 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 49,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 47,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,263 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,171 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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SB61 JOH is a 2011 Mercedes Unknown in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 79,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SB61 JOH registered?

SB61 JOH is a 2011 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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