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SJ60 JVG

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,484 mi
Last recorded91,484 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 JVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,484 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2024 84,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near rear anti roll bar area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank area on nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank area on nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in centre tread

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight travel in handbrake when operated (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 78,427 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near rear anti roll bar area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank area on nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank area on nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in centre tread

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight travel in handbrake when operated (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,740 miles

Front Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,184 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 65,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,813 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 62,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,077 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 51,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,094 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,132 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,229 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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SJ60 JVG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ60 JVG, 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 SJ60 JVG registered?

SJ60 JVG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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The MOT history for SJ60 JVG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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