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RK11 XLC

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,848 mi
Last recorded66,848 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 XLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 66,848 miles

Nearside Rear door and outer sill damaged but no sharp edges and door operates ok.

Fail 8 Dec 2025 66,848 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 66,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear door and outer sill damaged, no sharp edges and door operates ok.

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

Offside Front door/wing area damaged but no sharp edges.

Fail 2 Dec 2024 66,808 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door and outer sill damaged, no sharp edges and door operates ok.

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

Offside Front door/wing area damaged but no sharp edges.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear door and sill damage but door opens and shuts ok and no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,417 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 62,417 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower bodywork damage door and sill areas. door opens and shuts secure.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 58,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower bodywork damage door and sill areas. door opens and shuts secure.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,196 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 27 Apr 2019 47,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 23 May 2018 41,195 miles

Offside Rear bumper loose

Fail 19 May 2018 41,170 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear bumper loose

Pass 19 May 2017 33,612 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perished slightly/going out of shape

Pass 12 May 2016 27,076 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 21,614 miles

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 21 May 2014 16,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 16,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RK11 XLC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RK11 XLC, 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 RK11 XLC registered?

RK11 XLC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is RK11 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK11 XLC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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