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KN11 KWU

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,116 mi
Last recorded85,116 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,116 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 81,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,118 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 77,426 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 77,426 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 75,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 70,915 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 70,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,847 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,986 miles

front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue 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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

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

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