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YA11 LFS

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,934 mi
Last recorded149,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 LFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025 149,934 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at sub frame (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at sub frame (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle - marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm - and worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear - ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,470 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine pulley noise

Fail 1 Jul 2024 141,438 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine pulley noise

Pass 20 Jun 2023 130,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to offside body areas

offside front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Fail 16 Jun 2023 129,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to offside body areas

offside front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Pass 6 Jun 2022 120,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 115,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,927 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,483 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,623 miles

Offside Rear tyre,is wearing out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,298 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 21,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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YA11 LFS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YA11 LFS, 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 YA11 LFS registered?

YA11 LFS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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