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KY61 XJH

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,977 mi
Last recorded135,977 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 XJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 135,977 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 135,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel BOTH REAR (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 130,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,598 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 125,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,110 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 104,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 0.76mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,777 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 88,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,317 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 54,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,643 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,701 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,319 miles

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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KY61 XJH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY61 XJH, 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 KY61 XJH registered?

KY61 XJH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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