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Y16 RTB

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,563 mi
Last recorded73,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 RTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,852 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 69,852 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,298 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 46,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 42,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,289 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 34,477 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2017 29,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,946 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,983 miles

advise 2x child seats fitted to rear seat,unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Fail 5 Jan 2015 18,983 miles

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

advise 2x child seats fitted to rear seat,unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Pass 3 Jan 2014 14,127 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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Y16 RTB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y16 RTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y16 RTB?

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What year was Y16 RTB registered?

Y16 RTB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 January 2011.

Is Y16 RTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 RTB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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