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YR11 MSV

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,058 mi
Last recorded125,058 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 MSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 125,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 108,563 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 108,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,764 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 99,762 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 72,736 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 72,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,446 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 52,446 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,923 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 34,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 26,870 miles

Nearside Front getting low and slight sidewall damage

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 8,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2016 8,023 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 8,022 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,210 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 4,390 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 4,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YR11 MSV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR11 MSV, 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 YR11 MSV registered?

YR11 MSV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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