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GJ11 YFA

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 YFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 85,232 miles

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

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

Undercarriage all over slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,078 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 74,280 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 69,599 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 69,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,413 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 56,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working osf door indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,565 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 32,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,060 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 13,417 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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GJ11 YFA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ11 YFA, 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 GJ11 YFA registered?

GJ11 YFA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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