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GY11 VLW

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,232 mi
Last recorded65,232 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 VLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,232 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 65,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,567 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,792 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,917 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 49,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 46,010 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,913 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,670 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,640 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre perished

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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GY11 VLW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY11 VLW, 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 GY11 VLW registered?

GY11 VLW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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