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LS11 XBC

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,496 mi
Last recorded88,496 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 XBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 88,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dim beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust joint has a blow

Fail 29 Jan 2025 88,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dim beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust joint has a blow

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,822 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated **Strong Advise** (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 77,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated **Strong Advise** (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,778 miles

Offside front outer cv boot gaiter pin holed and leaking grease

Various body damage

Fail 29 Mar 2022 73,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread offshape 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front outer cv boot gaiter pin holed and leaking grease

Various body damage

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,743 miles

Offside front outer cv gaiter pin holed and leaking grease

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Various body damage

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,375 miles

** nearside beam image weak **

offside front outer cv gaitor slight leak

Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump and cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

** nearside beam image weak **

** nearside rear tyre offshape and treadline splitting **

offside front outer cv gaitor slight leak

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,987 miles

Both rear tyre offshape +cracking outer wall+wearing inner edge

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

tracking

Fail 6 Mar 2019 60,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre offshape +cracking outer wall+wearing inner edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

tracking

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,103 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,403 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,162 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,048 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 24,048 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LS11 XBC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS11 XBC, 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 LS11 XBC registered?

LS11 XBC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LS11 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS11 XBC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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