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BA11 YFZ

2011 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,055 mi
Last recorded130,055 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 25084,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 YFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 130,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2024 129,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front head lamp bracket broken

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 129,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front head lamp bracket broken

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,170 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pads wear indicator light on, O/S/F brake pads wear indicator broken

Offside Front Headlamp Insecure, not likely to fall off

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 124,462 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pads wear indicator light on, osf brake pads wear indicator broken

Fail 1 Nov 2022 124,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pads wear indicator light on, osf brake pads wear indicator broken

Pass 6 May 2021 123,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235-35-19 slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-30-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-30-19 - also damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2021 123,090 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235-35-19 slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-30-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-30-19 - also damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,991 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,021 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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BA11 YFZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 84,601 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 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA11 YFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA11 YFZ registered?

BA11 YFZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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