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KY11 KYE

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,307 mi
Last recorded109,307 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 KYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 109,307 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 109,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt passenger side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak passenger side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam driver side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 102,942 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 98,357 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake slightly high

Pass 26 May 2023 95,074 miles

Handbrake high, still has sufficient travel

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 91,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 30 May 2022 91,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished, on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished, on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 May 2021 87,264 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 80,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,701 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,128 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 58,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,335 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 48,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,726 miles

Mist of oil around transmission

offside rear Tyre perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 34,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Mist of oil around transmission

offside rear Tyre 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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KY11 KYE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KY11 KYE, 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 KY11 KYE registered?

KY11 KYE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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