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J1 MWF

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,868 mi
Last recorded87,868 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 87,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,058 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2024 84,206 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,461 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,318 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 70,318 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,411 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 53,410 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

cv joint clicking.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,439 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 48,439 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

had difficulty securing bonnet shut

Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,180 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 43,180 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,839 miles

advise 2x child seats fitted to rear seats , unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

advise both front tyres , tread wearing low and outer side walls damaged

advise child seat fitted to near side front seat , unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

advise condition of front brakes

advise condition of rear brakes

advise hand brake travel high

advise off side rear tyre , perishing and wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,544 miles

advise both front and off side rear tyre outer side walls perishing

advise off side rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

advise rear brake discs corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise 2x child seats fitted to rear seats,unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

advise both front tyre outer side walls perishing

advise off side rear tyre inner edge starting to distort-perish

advise rear brake discs corroding

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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J1 MWF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey 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 J1 MWF, 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 J1 MWF registered?

J1 MWF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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