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KP11 BNV

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,011 mi
Last recorded84,011 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP11 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 84,011 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 77,855 miles

Nearside Front vehicle undertray insecure

Nearside dipped beam headlamp has reduced output

gearbox sump pan corroded and leaking transmission oil

parking brake control lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Aug 2025 77,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 89y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front vehicle undertray insecure

Nearside dipped beam headlamp has reduced output

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

gearbox sump pan corroded and leaking transmission oil

parking brake control lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Aug 2024 71,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 71,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,139 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 66,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,532 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 60,532 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 55,687 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,543 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 36,539 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,381 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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KP11 BNV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KP11 BNV, 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 KP11 BNV registered?

KP11 BNV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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