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LM11 VPA

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,840 mi
Last recorded57,840 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 VPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 57,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 55,249 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 55,246 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,604 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 52,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 46,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on the wing mirror, (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,660 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 43,660 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 41,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,091 miles

Offside Rear tyre purished

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 40,074 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre purished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 35,792 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,419 miles

n/s and o/s outer seat belts retraction mechanism slow to retract.

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 VPA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VPA, 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 LM11 VPA registered?

LM11 VPA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is LM11 VPA safe to buy?

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