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LP11 YJV

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,317 mi
Last recorded136,317 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 136,317 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 135,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,925 miles

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

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

hand brake lever travel close to maximum upper limit

Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,886 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 121,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,481 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 115,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 108,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 108,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wing repeater dim

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 98,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wing repeater dim

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,149 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,058 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,619 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,844 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 25,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 YJV 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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

LP11 YJV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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