2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · SO61 ELL

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 4 July 2025 at 149,176 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The vehicle carries no recorded defects or advisories across its last five MOT events, and the most recent failure on 27 June 2025 at 148,825 miles shows no defects logged, indicating the rejection likely concerned administrative or unrecorded test criteria rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages close to 9,945 miles against the car's fifteen-year life, a typical use pattern for this class. The record shows 127,080 miles on 4 July 2023, rising to 136,727 by 1 July 2024 and 148,825 by late June 2025, equating to roughly 9,600 to 11,700 miles per year with no abrupt accumulation or prolonged dormancy. The sparse, clean history offers little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair across this period. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the car's age and 149,000-mile loading on chassis components. Although the MOT log flags no corrosion or exhaust emission concerns, the absence of advisories on a high-mileage Mercedes warrants verification of subframe integrity and front-end geometry. The repeated 4 July 2023 fail-and-pass on the same day with zero defects suggests test centre processing rather than owner neglect. Prior keepers appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline, yet physical checks on tyre sidewall condition and caliper operation remain prudent before purchase.