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YR11 ZGL

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,450 mi
Last recorded95,450 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 ZGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,450 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Mar 2026 95,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,297 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 83,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 74,433 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 58,243 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 42,858 miles

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2020 41,233 miles

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing liner missing.

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 39,332 miles

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater light output slightly reduced.

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 36,410 miles

Engine bay lower cover and under trays installed obscuring some components.

Fuel filler neck corroded. But not considered to be excessive.

Offside Front Inner wing liner front part missing.

Fail 8 May 2018 36,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb output excessively poor. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure Outer brake pad broken away from backing plate. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pad condition. (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator light illuminated.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads worn low. (3.5.1g)

Engine bay lower cover and under trays installed obscuring some components.

Fuel filler neck corroded. But not considered to be excessive.

Offside Front Inner wing liner front part missing.

Pass 10 May 2017 33,620 miles

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

Fail 10 May 2017 33,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

Pass 4 May 2016 29,312 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,295 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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YR11 ZGL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

YR11 ZGL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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