2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.5L Diesel · FL11 JGF

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 146,127 miles on 24 April 2025. The maintenance trend is stable with no recorded defects across the five most recent tests, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures corrected within days before re-test. This suggests administrative or minor pre-test faults rather than progressive mechanical decline. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,700 miles per year against the 146,127 recorded, which is typical for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. The gap between the 19 April 2023 pass at 136,288 miles and the 26 April 2024 failure at 143,076 miles shows about 6,800 miles covered in that year. A short 6,000-mile spread then appears by April 2025. The data is sparse but clean between passes, with no advisories logged at any stage. The twin failures on 11 April 2025 at 146,123 miles and 26 April 2024 at 143,076 miles carry no defect codes, so the cause remains undocumented by the tester. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for suspension bushes, front coil springs, brake disc wear, and underbody corrosion given the age and mileage. The lack of advisories does not rule out latent wear on consumables such as tyres or wiper blades. Given the repeated fail-then-pass sequence within days, previous owners likely addressed a specific roadworthiness item only when forced by the test. Verify the VOSA failure reasons via the full DVSA certificate history before purchase, and commission an independent inspection of drivetrain mounts and exhaust emissions to confirm the clean record holds.