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PN11 HYC

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,483 mi
Last recorded131,483 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 HYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 131,483 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 128,425 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 128,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,829 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,469 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

excess travel on parkebrake

Fail 21 Oct 2020 81,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

excess travel on parkebrake

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,934 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 76,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 72,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,752 miles

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,492 miles

under-body guards restricting view

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,570 miles

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

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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PN11 HYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PN11 HYC, 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 PN11 HYC registered?

PN11 HYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is PN11 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN11 HYC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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