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GX11 VEK

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,644 mi
Last recorded106,644 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 VEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch INNER FRONT WHEEL ARC BROKE O/S/F (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 106,630 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch INNER FRONT WHEEL ARC BROKE O/S/F (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 96,408 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,903 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 86,685 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 37% imballance (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 85,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade is starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade is starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Oct 2022 85,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade is starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade is starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on it's outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 69,780 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 58,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 40,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,924 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 2 Jul 2015 22,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,665 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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GX11 VEK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX11 VEK, 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 GX11 VEK registered?

GX11 VEK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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