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LP11 SFZ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,642 mi
Last recorded94,642 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 SFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 94,642 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,890 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 90,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,665 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes into tank are corroded ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 87,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes into tank are corroded ()

Pass 25 May 2021 81,650 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 79,191 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 15 May 2019 73,873 miles

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

Nearside Front outer tyre wall has cut ,not too cord

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires slight adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

run flat indicator illuminated

Fail 15 May 2019 73,873 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front outer tyre wall has cut ,not too cord

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires slight adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

run flat indicator illuminated

Pass 31 May 2018 67,378 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 67,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 58,820 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to outer wall

Parking brake slight grab

Fail 31 May 2017 58,820 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to outer wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake slight grab

Pass 11 May 2016 50,177 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,660 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight tear on outside wall

Fail 31 Jul 2014 37,598 miles

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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LP11 SFZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LP11 SFZ, 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 LP11 SFZ registered?

LP11 SFZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is LP11 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP11 SFZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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