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S55 HDR

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 HDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 81,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 77,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,738 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,899 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,331 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,468 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,741 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,348 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,045 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,032 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 34,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,337 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,153 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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S55 HDR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S55 HDR, 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 S55 HDR registered?

S55 HDR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 January 2011.

Is S55 HDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 HDR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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