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LM11 VRJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,829 mi
Last recorded95,829 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 VRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,829 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 95,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,457 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 86,384 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 75,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 75,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,412 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 64,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall 215/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bottom gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VRJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

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