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BC11 VRX

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

White Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,263 mi
Last recorded164,263 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 164,263 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack casing bushes have slight play.

Fail 7 Jan 2026 164,262 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML illuminated and oil leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack casing bushes have slight play.

Pass 8 Jan 2025 153,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr & osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsf & osf lower suspension arm bushes perishing

steering rack casing bushes has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight corrosion to the casings

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,008 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 106,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 97,721 miles

Front small chip in front screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,483 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the offside and nearside front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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BC11 VRX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in White with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 80,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC11 VRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC11 VRX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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