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2010 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,897 mi
Last recorded102,897 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class60,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration118 KY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,897 miles

Front engine undertrays fitted obscuring engine components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 102,897 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine undertrays fitted obscuring engine components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,658 miles

Front engine undertrays fitted obscuring engine components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 96,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front engine undertrays fitted obscuring engine components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,953 miles

Corrosion to fuel filler pipes

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 88,953 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion to fuel filler pipes

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid will need changing next year

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

oil on minimum

Fail 19 Oct 2020 79,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid will need changing next year

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

oil on minimum

Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover , under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Engine oil below minimum - topped up with 1L Syn G

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 63,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover , under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Engine oil below minimum - topped up with 1L Syn G

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Oil leak Shock absorber ()

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

oil level 1/2 full

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,078 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread, and nail in tread

Fail 31 Mar 2017 50,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread, and nail in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,843 miles

Rear both tyres uneven wear

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,355 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 37,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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118 KY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,441 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 B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 118 KY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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118 KY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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