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L16 MEW

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,917 mi
Last recorded50,917 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 50,917 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,539 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 46,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 45,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,725 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 42,737 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,177 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 30,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,554 miles

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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L16 MEW 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 L16 MEW, 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 L16 MEW registered?

L16 MEW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 January 2011.

Is L16 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 MEW 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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