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VN11 BWO

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 BWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 112,174 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 112,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 112,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 107,754 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 107,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 102,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,059 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 98,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake signs of binding

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 91,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake signs of binding

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,120 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 85,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 73,518 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,103 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

emission's to clean to measure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,269 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 37,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 18,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,029 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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VN11 BWO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN11 BWO, 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 VN11 BWO registered?

VN11 BWO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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