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KN61 VBT

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,425 mi
Last recorded114,425 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 VBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 114,425 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 114,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 111,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 169,218 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 169,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,125 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,942 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,306 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear rigid brake pipe corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2019 72,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 punctures in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear rigid brake pipe corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,832 miles

both nearside front and rear tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2017 58,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,615 miles

2 Child seats in rear unable to fully check seatbelt`s.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc`s corroded

Rear tyres slightly deformed

Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

2 Child seats in rear unable to fully check seatbelt`s.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc`s corroded

Rear tyres slightly deformed

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KN61 VBT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 KN61 VBT, 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 KN61 VBT registered?

KN61 VBT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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