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LA11 EKW

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,446 mi
Last recorded161,446 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 EKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 161,446 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front seatbelt slow retracting

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

undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2023 161,446 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front seatbelt slow retracting

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

undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2021 153,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank filler pipes badly corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,741 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 139,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 121,247 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 121,247 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 100,973 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 87,841 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

advise condition of front brake discs

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front tyre valve damaged

advise off side front tyre , tread wearing low , uneveny and close to limits

advise some front brake inbalance

advise wiper operation smeary

Fail 29 Dec 2017 87,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

advise condition of front brake discs

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front tyre valve damaged

advise off side front tyre , tread wearing low , uneveny and close to limits

advise some front brake inbalance

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,157 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,912 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise sidewall damage all four tyres.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,026 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre outer wall

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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LA11 EKW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LA11 EKW, 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 LA11 EKW registered?

LA11 EKW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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