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JL11 PTL

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,607 mi
Last recorded105,607 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL11 PTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 105,607 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler neck pipes

Fail 14 Mar 2024 103,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler neck pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,850 miles

N/S C.V boot has a slight seeping of grease

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 95,850 miles

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

N/S C.V boot has a slight seeping of grease

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front small pin hole in n/s cv boot gaiter

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,834 miles

N/S C.V boot seeping grease

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished and has cuts all to inner sidewall

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,580 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,580 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, uneven wear on inner edge, split on inner side wall + cracked, perished and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, uneven wear on inner edge, split on inner side wall + cracked, perished and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Play in offside front inner tie rod joint

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

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges + cracking

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 56,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, uneven wear on inner edge, split on inner side wall + cracked, perished and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, uneven wear on inner edge, split on inner side wall + cracked, perished and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in offside front inner tie rod joint

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

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges + cracking

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,461 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a split on inner side wall and is misshaped on inner edge

offside front brake pads 70% worn

offside rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 47,461 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a split on inner side wall and is misshaped on inner edge

offside front brake pads 70% worn

offside rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,882 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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JL11 PTL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel 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 JL11 PTL, 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 JL11 PTL registered?

JL11 PTL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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