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K20 JKY

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,291 mi
Last recorded100,291 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2024 91,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2024 91,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 87,803 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,871 miles

parking brake travel nearing limits of no resereve advise adjustment/repair

Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,943 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 53,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s pad broken (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,263 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge + nail in tread

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

slight movement to o/s steering arm

Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,873 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,494 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sidewall damage to both rear tyres

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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K20 JKY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K20 JKY, 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 K20 JKY registered?

K20 JKY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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