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VK11 NLU

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,691 mi
Last recorded50,691 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,691 miles

FRONT/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Fail 7 Apr 2026 50,691 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Pass 9 Apr 2025 44,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 40,164 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 35,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 32,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 30,250 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 30,248 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,844 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,096 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 14,899 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,383 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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VK11 NLU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK11 NLU, 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 VK11 NLU registered?

VK11 NLU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is VK11 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK11 NLU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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