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HN11 ELW

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,221 mi
Last recorded114,221 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,899 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 92,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 89,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,488 miles

Accident Damage to N/S/R Door & N/S/F Bumper & Splash Shield

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 8 Dec 2022 87,487 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Accident Damage to N/S/R Door & N/S/F Bumper & Splash Shield

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

Handbrake has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,471 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 51,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,561 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 42,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 33,714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,363 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2017 33,363 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 215/40/18/ space saver (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,658 miles

Both rear tyres a e cracked / perished

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Apr 2016 28,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 89w (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres a e cracked / perished

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/18 89w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has a damaged outer sdidewall

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,041 miles

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

Run flat indorcator light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,736 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 13,736 miles

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

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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HN11 ELW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN11 ELW, 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 HN11 ELW registered?

HN11 ELW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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