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LV60 YRO

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,510 mi
Last recorded107,510 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV60 YRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 107,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,734 miles

Front Washers poor

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 91,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Washers poor

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

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

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

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

Very little reserve travel left on parking brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging stuff moved to indicator stalk

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated re assess next mot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer section approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rattle from engine on idle and evidence that the alternator pulley might be failing

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

slight chatter from gearbox when rotating front wheels

Fail 7 Sep 2023 74,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working bottle has fluid in it (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging stuff moved to indicator stalk

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated re assess next mot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer section approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rattle from engine on idle and evidence that the alternator pulley might be failing

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

slight chatter from gearbox when rotating front wheels

Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,736 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 51,374 miles

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

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

long travel on hand brake

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,614 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 42,056 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,441 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 38,441 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 33,253 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 24 Dec 2014 27,290 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn

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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LV60 YRO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV60 YRO, 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 LV60 YRO registered?

LV60 YRO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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