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YB11 BCU

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,089 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 115,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 112,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,688 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 103,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,025 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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,120 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 91,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,241 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,128 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YB11 BCU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB11 BCU, 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

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What year was YB11 BCU registered?

YB11 BCU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is YB11 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB11 BCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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