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LB11 YCU

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,146 mi
Last recorded66,146 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 YCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 66,146 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 66,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,870 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 62,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 58,910 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 56,541 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 56,539 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 l/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2021 52,477 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 45,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 45,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,508 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,095 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 45,082 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,913 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,219 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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LB11 YCU 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 66.7%.

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 LB11 YCU, 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 LB11 YCU registered?

LB11 YCU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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