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KP11 TAU

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP11 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,014 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,243 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 79,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,654 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 72,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear has a screw in the tread

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,739 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,619 miles

child seat fitted

engine man light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,514 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 29,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,127 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 TAU 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP11 TAU registered?

KP11 TAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is KP11 TAU safe to buy?

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