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OV11 VYJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,228 mi
Last recorded123,228 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 VYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 123,228 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 123,225 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside under tray loose

engine oil low warning light fault - intermittent

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2025 119,108 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 119,108 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 115,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,285 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,875 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Run flat indicator on

Fail 4 Mar 2022 99,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,316 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 84,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,205 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 51,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,603 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 29,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OV11 VYJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV11 VYJ, 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 OV11 VYJ registered?

OV11 VYJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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The MOT history for OV11 VYJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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