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LY11 BWM

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,806 mi
Last recorded48,806 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 BWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 48,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 47,630 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 5 Aug 2025 47,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,090 miles

handbrake travel is high

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,038 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2020 42,458 miles

Front brake components corroded

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

Rear brake components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,092 miles

Rear Fuel hose corroded Filler pipe into tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,813 miles

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,034 miles

advise all tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

advise front brake condition

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,559 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 22,557 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise hand brake travel high

advise near side rear tyre,outer side wall damaged

advise off side front seat belt webbing, some damage

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 BWM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BWM, 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 LY11 BWM registered?

LY11 BWM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 August 2011.

Is LY11 BWM safe to buy?

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