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BJ61 GXA

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,587 mi
Last recorded118,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 118,587 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 110,564 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 110,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 93,452 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,425 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 85,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,111 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 78,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit and worn inner side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear suspension will need attention

hand brake will need ajustment

Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,250 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,147 miles

Front LICENSE PLATE TATTY

Front TYRES BOTH WORN INNER EDGES 265/45/ZR20

Front WIPERS NOISY WORN

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (2.4.G.2)

Rear SHOCK LOWER BUSHES WEAR/PERISHED

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,791 miles

Nearside Front Reflector is damaged but has no sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 42,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Reflector is damaged but has no sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has 2 nails & a worn inner edge. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,809 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW INNER SHOULDER

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ61 GXA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver 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 BJ61 GXA, 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 BJ61 GXA registered?

BJ61 GXA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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