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VN11 JDF

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,106 mi
Last recorded94,106 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 94,106 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 93,960 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 90,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 85,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 82,784 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 May 2022 81,006 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 81,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 72,881 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 63,194 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall bulge x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge worn to excess inner likely to split open (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,641 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,443 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 31,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,652 miles

n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JDF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

VN11 JDF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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