MOT Status
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured x3 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper slightly loose
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damaged / cut through to canvas belt (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
All brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
All brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
different tyres size front to rear
under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Emission result K=0.05 1/m.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Emission result K=0.05 1/m.
Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R3 VBR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 R3 VBR, 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 R3 VBR registered?
R3 VBR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 March 2011.
Is R3 VBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R3 VBR shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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