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WJ11 LYW

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,490 mi
Last recorded107,490 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 107,490 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 107,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 102,652 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 102,652 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 97,490 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 97,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,790 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 91,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,883 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,976 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,986 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,319 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 33,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,325 miles

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

Offside 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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WJ11 LYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ11 LYW, 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 WJ11 LYW registered?

WJ11 LYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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