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BG11 YFW

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,090 mi
Last recorded95,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 80,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 78,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 74,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 72,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 70,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 59,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 59,729 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 49,640 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 49,640 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 39,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 22,419 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 15,477 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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BG11 YFW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG11 YFW, 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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What year was BG11 YFW registered?

BG11 YFW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is BG11 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 YFW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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