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G3 DVM

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,707 mi
Last recorded58,707 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 DVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion ingressing from edges on to friction face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust coupling clamp broken. Joint secure not leaking gasses.

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion ingressing from edges on to friction face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 54,833 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Nearside exhaust clamp split (behind Y section) not leaking exhaust gasses. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 50,774 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 50,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,983 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 34,409 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer cv boot damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2017 34,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear outer cv boot damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,176 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,923 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 23,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,499 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G3 DVM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G3 DVM, 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 G3 DVM registered?

G3 DVM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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