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YP11 ZCJ

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,378 mi
Last recorded102,378 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 ZCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,378 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 102,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft joint cv boot deteriorated with slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 97,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,922 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,264 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 87,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,067 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 82,064 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,239 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,338 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 75,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,995 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,568 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 55,569 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,092 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,663 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,196 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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YP11 ZCJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP11 ZCJ, 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 YP11 ZCJ registered?

YP11 ZCJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YP11 ZCJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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