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FL61 OGU

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,104 mi
Last recorded171,104 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 171,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 170,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes; full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 152,893 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear;full inspection not possible. Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear;full inspection not possible. Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 152,893 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear;full inspection not possible. Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear;full inspection not possible. Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 132,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

The vehicle passed the emissions but no printout was produced due to low emissions

Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 96,910 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 84,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,181 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 69,181 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,494 miles

All tyres sidewalls damaged but no cords exposed.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads becoming low

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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FL61 OGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc 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 FL61 OGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL61 OGU registered?

FL61 OGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is FL61 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 OGU 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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