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YA11 LFY

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,093 mi
Last recorded135,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 135,093 miles

Front Both nearside and offside front engine mountings have slight movement

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck/pipe is corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 121,999 miles

Rear Both rear tyres are 'stepping' inner edge

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 121,998 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres are 'stepping' inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside rears ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,927 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hand brake has long travel

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 108,922 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hand brake has long travel

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,392 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hand brake has long travel

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 89,392 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hand brake has long travel

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,040 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,480 miles

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

undertrays fitted limited visibility

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,325 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 50,324 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,702 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,700 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,430 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,313 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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YA11 LFY 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 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 YA11 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

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

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