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LP11 SYJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,942 mi
Last recorded92,942 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 SYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 92,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 92,915 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on dash

Fail 20 Sep 2024 92,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high requires plastic trim to be removed to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/zr18 89y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper slightly loose/damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,607 miles

Long handbrake travel only just met requirements

Long handbrake travel only just met requirements

Fail 25 Sep 2023 87,607 miles

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

Long handbrake travel only just met requirements

Long handbrake travel only just met requirements

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 81,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,723 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 65,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,040 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 59,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,926 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 50,926 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,653 miles

Offside Rear chips in side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,462 miles

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 SYJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SYJ, 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 LP11 SYJ registered?

LP11 SYJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2011.

Is LP11 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP11 SYJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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