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K1 GCP

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,917 mi
Last recorded81,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 GCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 81,917 miles

Central Lower Electrical wiring insecure gearbox to chassis earth (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Lower Electrical wiring insecure gearbox to chassis earth (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,869 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 87,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 78,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front play in steering rack that could be felt at road wheel

both front engine mounts worn

Fail 1 Jun 2023 78,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also badly perished and split. 215/40/18 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,261 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush needs replacing soon (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush needs replacing soon (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,501 miles

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

front section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,107 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,939 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and worn un evenly on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,776 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 40,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,813 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 29,813 miles

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

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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K1 GCP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 K1 GCP, 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 K1 GCP registered?

K1 GCP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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