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KU11 ABV

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,164 mi
Last recorded100,164 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 100,164 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 100,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 93,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 87,008 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 87,006 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,669 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,974 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front coming close soon 2,o

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 75,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front coming close soon 2,o

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,683 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 67,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 59,747 miles

Front discs and pads are worn

Pass 24 Feb 2018 54,183 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 48,187 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2016 41,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/R18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tire and damage to outer wall, but no ply or cords clearly visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,587 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,731 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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KU11 ABV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in White 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 KU11 ABV, 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 KU11 ABV registered?

KU11 ABV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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