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GK11 RTU

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,925 mi
Last recorded197,925 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 RTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 197,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 197,925 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 144,587 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 144,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 128,984 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,110 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 88,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,820 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,387 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 50,346 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,150 miles

Offside Front intermittent fault with indicator on mirror

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,762 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,249 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disk corroded indicating seized brake pads

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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GK11 RTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GK11 RTU, 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 GK11 RTU registered?

GK11 RTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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