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KN11 VNC

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,440 mi
Last recorded81,440 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 VNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2024 81,440 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel no effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 76,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,325 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 70,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,838 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 66,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,358 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 63,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,984 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall has a cut

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 46,432 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,353 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 VNC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

KN11 VNC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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