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OIL 9498

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,024 mi
Last recorded48,024 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 9498
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 48,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 43,396 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 43,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,447 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,357 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 35,418 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 35,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 31,927 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,065 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 28,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,919 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 10,765 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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OIL 9498 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OIL 9498, 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 OIL 9498 registered?

OIL 9498 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is OIL 9498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 9498 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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