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RWP 278

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,001 mi
Last recorded56,001 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWP 278
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 56,001 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 55,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,279 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 52,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 46,660 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,293 miles

Offside Outer mirror cover missing, no sharp edges

Rear wiper badly split

Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,048 miles

Nearside Mirror / side repeater damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,323 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,096 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,903 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,288 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,288 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,381 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 39,381 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,593 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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RWP 278 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RWP 278, 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 RWP 278 registered?

RWP 278 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is RWP 278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWP 278 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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