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LM11 PLZ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,693 mi
Last recorded101,693 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 101,693 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 101,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 97,514 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 97,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 93,802 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 88,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 88,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,803 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 86,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Poor running

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,299 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,400 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 45,871 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 45,871 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 36,860 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 36,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LM11 PLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LM11 PLZ, 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 LM11 PLZ registered?

LM11 PLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 April 2011.

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