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YA11 OYB

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 98,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 98,507 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,356 miles

Both front anti roll bar link lower dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,356 miles

Both front anti roll bar link lower dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,268 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 75,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,519 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 67,519 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 58,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 31,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 May 2016 31,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,026 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 23,026 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front washers weak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 16,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,806 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 OYB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

YA11 OYB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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The MOT history for YA11 OYB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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