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NL11 ZGM

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,118 mi
Last recorded121,118 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 ZGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 121,118 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2025 117,995 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2024 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 113,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 113,711 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 106,543 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 106,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,275 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 92,275 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,724 miles

o/s/f and n/s f drive shaft c.v mounts corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,724 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe to tank corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f and n/s f drive shaft c.v mounts corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,143 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 69,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,069 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 45,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,945 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 23,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,702 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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NL11 ZGM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NL11 ZGM, 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 NL11 ZGM registered?

NL11 ZGM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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