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LV11 LSY

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,005 mi
Last recorded117,005 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 LSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 116,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 112,071 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 112,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 106,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,237 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 98,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,339 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 49,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges,all road tyres wearing on edges

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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LV11 LSY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV11 LSY, 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 LV11 LSY registered?

LV11 LSY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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