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GF11 VTA

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,204 mi
Last recorded95,204 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 VTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 95,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,655 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 89,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 84,900 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 76,318 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,699 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 67,638 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,937 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,920 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 34,832 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 34,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 24,183 miles

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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GF11 VTA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 56,113 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF11 VTA, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF11 VTA registered?

GF11 VTA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is GF11 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 VTA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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