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LY11 ABV

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,142 mi
Last recorded94,142 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 94,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,058 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 45,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn 215/40-18 size (5.2.3 (e))

plastic engine and floor covers ftd obscure some item also o/s f inner wing plastic panel part missing

Fail 29 Jan 2019 45,806 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn 215/40-18 size (5.2.3 (e))

plastic engine and floor covers ftd obscure some item also o/s f inner wing plastic panel part missing

Pass 20 May 2017 49,860 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,585 miles

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Pass 27 May 2015 34,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,452 miles

All road tyres cracking,cuts in tread.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jun 2014 28,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All road tyres cracking,cuts in tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LY11 ABV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY11 ABV, 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 LY11 ABV registered?

LY11 ABV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 July 2011.

Is LY11 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY11 ABV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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