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BF61 WGC

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,644 mi
Last recorded133,644 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 133,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 133,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 121,996 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,377 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (phone holder removed from windscreen) (3.1 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,172 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 90,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,180 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 56,039 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 49,107 miles

Both front tyres wearing around edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,541 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 38,541 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,959 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 30,954 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,780 miles

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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BF61 WGC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF61 WGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 WGC registered?

BF61 WGC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is BF61 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 WGC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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