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VE60 SWX

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,276 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,189 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank - fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,025 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet release stiff to operate.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 54,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,094 miles

Both Rear tyres are craking.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 47,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Rear tyres are craking.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,459 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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VE60 SWX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE60 SWX, 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 VE60 SWX registered?

VE60 SWX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 January 2011.

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The MOT history for VE60 SWX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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