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KV61 VJL

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,324 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 97,681 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 97,679 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 95,061 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 90,713 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,366 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,945 miles

Both front suspension struts corroded

Both rear suspension shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 24 May 2019 72,466 miles

Both rear discs are corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,034 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,765 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 34,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Aug 2014 34,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear tyres perishing

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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KV61 VJL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KV61 VJL, 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 KV61 VJL registered?

KV61 VJL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is KV61 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 VJL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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