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KN11 KWS

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,710 mi
Last recorded147,710 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 KWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 147,710 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2025 149,703 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 134,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 134,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,705 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 128,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 119,412 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 119,412 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,279 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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KN11 KWS 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 75%.

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 KN11 KWS, 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 KN11 KWS registered?

KN11 KWS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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