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R16 RWB

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 88,670 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 83,497 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 78,779 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,444 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

u/trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,312 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,686 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 52,686 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 47,567 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 47,464 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,774 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,070 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 11,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,431 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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R16 RWB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R16 RWB, 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 R16 RWB registered?

R16 RWB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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