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LF61 YAE

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,607 mi
Last recorded71,607 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 YAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,607 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 71,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 69,151 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 69,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,679 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,874 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 52,874 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,804 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,587 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on very outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 14,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn smooth on very outer edge

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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LF61 YAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF61 YAE, 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 LF61 YAE registered?

LF61 YAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LF61 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 YAE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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