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HV11 ELJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,077 mi
Last recorded80,077 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 80,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,999 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 78,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 77,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 76,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,578 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 72,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,779 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 71,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 71,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,918 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,866 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 47,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,904 miles

drift value 0.001/m.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,330 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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HV11 ELJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV11 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV11 ELJ registered?

HV11 ELJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is HV11 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 ELJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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