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YG61 XGM

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,534 mi
Last recorded84,534 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 XGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,534 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near A pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,292 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe leading to tank ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view by A pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear both outer seat belts slow to retract

Windscreen wiper blade defective light smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 76,407 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe leading to tank ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view by A pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear both outer seat belts slow to retract

Windscreen wiper blade defective light smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,662 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

Rear both outer seat belts slow to retract

Fail 26 Mar 2024 68,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

Rear both outer seat belts slow to retract

Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 61,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets N/W (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,813 miles

both front engine mounts badly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2022 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,306 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,262 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 35,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 32,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake performance poor attention required

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,243 miles

both rear tyres cracking/splitting or perishing

offside front tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

service warning light on

slight damage to inner sidewall on nearside front tyre (poss repaired

slight damage to outer sidewall on offside front tyre (poss repaired

Pass 10 Oct 2015 25,945 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

uneven wear on front tyre tread(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 22,182 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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YG61 XGM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG61 XGM, 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 YG61 XGM registered?

YG61 XGM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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