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KP61 DFA

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,345 mi
Last recorded88,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 88,345 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,119 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 86,118 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 78,596 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,879 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,123 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 61,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 61,364 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 54,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 46,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,580 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 31,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in inner shoulder of tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,342 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 24,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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KP61 DFA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KP61 DFA, 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 KP61 DFA registered?

KP61 DFA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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The MOT history for KP61 DFA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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