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KV61 VLJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,509 mi
Last recorded115,509 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 VLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 115,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 99,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,720 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 90,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Bonnet safety catch not operating

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

engine oil level light on

tyre pressure check light on

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,378 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 121,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 63,196 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,536 miles

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

Front Engine oil over-filled

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Wiper blades smearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has minor tears to the inner wall

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 58,525 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Engine oil over-filled

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Wiper blades smearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has minor tears to the inner wall

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,720 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,664 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,347 miles

2 rear tyres cracked and distorted

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,347 miles

2 rear tyres cracked and distorted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 KV61 VLJ, 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 KV61 VLJ registered?

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

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