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KV11 LYJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

33,117 mi
Last recorded33,117 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 LYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 33,117 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 33,117 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 32,371 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 32,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 31,206 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 31,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working led on side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,440 miles

Central Rear wiper blade is faulty.

Fail 5 Apr 2023 29,440 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre surface.215/40 r 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear wiper blade is faulty.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,311 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 26,311 miles

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

Central Rear wiper blade is defective

Pass 18 Mar 2021 19,037 miles

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

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 18 Mar 2021 19,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,640 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 18,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KV11 LYJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KV11 LYJ, 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 KV11 LYJ registered?

KV11 LYJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is KV11 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 LYJ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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