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YH11 YHJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,551 mi
Last recorded91,551 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 YHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,551 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 4 Sep 2025 91,551 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,718 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2024 87,718 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 72,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body and sills covered.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 49,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,446 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 39,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,314 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 31,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

Pass 8 May 2014 25,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 25,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YH11 YHJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH11 YHJ, 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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YH11 YHJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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