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GG 6173

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG 6173
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 71,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slight (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Gearbox sump corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,639 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

Rear Backing plates corroded but not likely to become detached

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,280 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole letting out grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 57,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,838 miles

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,620 miles

rear brakes squeeking

Fail 23 Feb 2017 41,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken 5x white dots (2.4.C.1a)

front brakes poor condition

rear brakes squeeking

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,195 miles

front brake pads are 90 % worn

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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GG 6173 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GG 6173, 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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GG 6173 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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