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KP11 BUV

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,879 mi
Last recorded104,879 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP11 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 104,879 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 104,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 97,274 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 97,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bolt on type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 91,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 11 May 2022 85,922 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 85,922 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 83,935 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 83,935 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2020 79,598 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 79,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,666 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 55,664 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,214 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 35,214 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,345 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,641 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,549 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 BUV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

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

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