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KV11 MLJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,816 mi
Last recorded105,816 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 105,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,158 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

large under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,158 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body rust

hand brake travel high

large under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filer pipes ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,821 miles

Large under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 May 2019 66,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,270 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 41,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,415 miles

Minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cord shown.

Minor damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cord shown.

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,947 miles

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

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 MLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KV11 MLJ, 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 KV11 MLJ registered?

KV11 MLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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