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BL11 ZFG

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,912 mi
Last recorded151,912 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 151,912 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 243,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265 - 45 x 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam goes out after being on for approx 1 minute (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam goes out after approx 1 minute (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head light flickers

Pass 21 Sep 2024 144,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 138,306 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 138,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

O/S/F WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM & HAS A WELD REPAIR

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 133,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 120,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,043 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 113,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 43,343 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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BL11 ZFG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL11 ZFG, 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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BL11 ZFG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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