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PW52 PFW

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,387 mi
Last recorded122,387 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW52 PFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,387 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 122,383 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr / nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2023 106,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,826 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 96,616 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,879 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,187 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 76,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,861 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 64,037 miles

Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 May 2016 64,037 miles

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

Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 May 2015 46,589 miles

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 28 May 2015 46,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre split in tread

Rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 20 May 2014 35,236 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 35,235 miles

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

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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PW52 PFW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PW52 PFW, 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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PW52 PFW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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