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LP11 SZU

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,059 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 87,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 81,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 81,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 81,271 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2024 77,064 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 77,053 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,545 miles

Central Rear Seat Belt Buckle Cover Missing (Operates OK)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly corroded N/S pads have loose friction material (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded pads just over 1/2 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 68,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly corroded N/S pads have loose friction material (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded pads just over 1/2 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material loose no longer bonded to backing plate (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,781 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40 zr18 89y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back centre mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s/f headlight output poor

Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,404 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40 zr18 89y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,514 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,691 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 52,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,280 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,030 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

o,s,r tyre has a puncture

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,666 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 SZU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black 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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

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

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