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MK61 LBJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,626 mi
Last recorded83,626 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 LBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 83,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,150 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 82,122 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,826 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 75,826 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,906 miles

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,762 miles

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,652 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,397 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,097 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,791 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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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MK61 LBJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc 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 MK61 LBJ, 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 MK61 LBJ registered?

MK61 LBJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is MK61 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK61 LBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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