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SC11 FAU

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,263 mi
Last recorded127,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC11 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 127,263 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 123,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 123,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 121,003 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 110,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,825 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 98,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 87,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 87,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 66,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 34,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,775 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 20,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,731 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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SC11 FAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC11 FAU, 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 SC11 FAU registered?

SC11 FAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is SC11 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC11 FAU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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