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GR55 GWR

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 GWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 95,656 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2026 95,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2025 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2025 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,348 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,265 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 84,265 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,530 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 50,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre stepped

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 38,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GR55 GWR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GR55 GWR, 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 GR55 GWR registered?

GR55 GWR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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