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LX61 VCL

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,323 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2023 75,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,350 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 70,350 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured more than 50percent (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,312 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both sides

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate leak as undertrays fitted and all covered in oil to at least halfway down the underside of the car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 Dec 2020 61,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced indicator built into mirror very poor light intensity (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate leak as undertrays fitted and all covered in oil to at least halfway down the underside of the car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,920 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 56,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,211 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 48,211 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 40,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,688 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components & prescribed areas

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Service brake efficiency low 53% on roller brake test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Sep 2016 32,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Boot space full obscuring some components & prescribed areas

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Service brake efficiency low 53% on roller brake test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,715 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 21,515 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,515 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear wiper blade split

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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LX61 VCL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LX61 VCL, 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 LX61 VCL registered?

LX61 VCL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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