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WG11 GSO

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 GSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,018 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 78,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 73,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx / bald on edges & splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm approx & bald on edges + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm approx & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm approx & bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 69,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm approx & bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,854 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 66,854 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,250 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,250 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,623 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 59,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,415 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 51,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,168 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,041 miles

both rear tyres poor condition on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2016 41,992 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and uneven on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished/uneven on inner edge and has a nail

Pass 20 May 2015 33,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 22 May 2014 26,429 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 26,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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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WG11 GSO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG11 GSO, 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 WG11 GSO registered?

WG11 GSO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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