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SV61 PHO

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,106 mi
Last recorded92,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 PHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,090 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 92,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 89,882 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

hand brake travel getting excessive

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Apr 2025 89,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

hand brake travel getting excessive

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2024 86,436 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 86,436 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 82,196 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 78,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 78,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 65,695 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 51,185 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 51,185 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 35,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,255 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,707 miles

rear discs corroded

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 Sep 2016 27,706 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs corroded

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,141 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,131 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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SV61 PHO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SV61 PHO, 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 SV61 PHO registered?

SV61 PHO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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The MOT history for SV61 PHO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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