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SY11 NBG

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 NBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,899 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 80,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,164 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Little or no reserve travel on handbrake lever

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 80,160 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Little or no reserve travel on handbrake lever

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 79,436 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 79,432 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,614 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 76,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 76,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,152 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 67,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 48,767 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 43,263 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,262 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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SY11 NBG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey 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 SY11 NBG, 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 SY11 NBG registered?

SY11 NBG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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