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BK11 BHV

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,401 mi
Last recorded176,401 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 BHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 176,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 175,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 169,652 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 165,952 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 161,678 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 150,923 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 136,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,784 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 111,784 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 95,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,958 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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BK11 BHV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK11 BHV, 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 BK11 BHV registered?

BK11 BHV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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