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WG11 VRC

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 VRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 215/4018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf, osr, nsr inner edge 215/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 215/4018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf, osr, nsr inner edge 215/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 87,234 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 87,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 75,771 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 75,765 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 69,258 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 69,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,165 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 59,165 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,227 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 52,227 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 12 Oct 2018 49,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,016 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,016 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,368 miles

Both rear tyres cracked but not showing cords or ply

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 42,368 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracked but not showing cords or ply

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,148 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Inner reflector lens insecure (1.8)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,258 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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WG11 VRC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

WG11 VRC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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