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KV61 VLC

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,291 mi
Last recorded83,291 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 83,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 76,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 65,147 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,669 miles

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

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,967 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 48,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,068 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 46,068 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,818 miles

under trays fitted

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 36,795 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front under covers fitted restrict inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,311 miles

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

Rear brake effort low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,249 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 21,249 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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KV61 VLC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

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

Is KV61 VLC safe to buy?

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