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MJ11 DLV

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 DLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,490 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber body rusty

Offside Rear shock absorber body rusty

fuel filler pipe rusty

Fail 20 May 2026 90,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber body rusty

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

Offside Rear shock absorber body rusty

fuel filler pipe rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,963 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck pipe Heavily Corroded , may leak when tank is filled. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mounted in door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck pipe Heavily Corroded , may leak when tank is filled. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 85,294 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 85,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear leading to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 82,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2023 81,986 miles

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

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front droplinks boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,542 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 74,542 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,099 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 72,099 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,181 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,951 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,539 miles

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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MJ11 DLV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ11 DLV, 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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MJ11 DLV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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