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LY11 BXE

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,643 mi
Last recorded92,643 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 BXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,643 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 90,117 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 87,854 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 84,672 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,438 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 70,456 miles

Nearside Front door mirror insecure

Nearside Front headlamp mounting points repaired

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged lap belt cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

under shelds damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2019 70,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror insecure

Nearside Front headlamp mounting points repaired

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged lap belt cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

under shelds damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2019 70,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,046 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,046 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2016 51,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,312 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s & o/s/rear

both rear & n/s/f wheel rims dented

Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s & o/s/rear

both rear & n/s/f wheel rims dented

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut worn edges close to limit

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 BXE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LY11 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

LY11 BXE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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The MOT history for LY11 BXE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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