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DOR 1K

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,164 mi
Last recorded78,164 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 1K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,164 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,460 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 73,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front exhaust clamp is damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,378 miles

Exhaust clamp at DPF damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 61,371 miles

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

Exhaust clamp at DPF damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive offside front oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 55,043 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nearside rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture offside rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside front oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated offside front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,269 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 51,263 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 49,353 miles

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 19 May 2018 46,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 39,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,856 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,465 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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DOR 1K is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DOR 1K, 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 DOR 1K registered?

DOR 1K is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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