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406 HKC

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,651 mi
Last recorded79,651 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration406 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 79,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 72,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,628 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 68,521 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 68,521 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner tyre wall has a cut but not down to ply or cord

under trays fitted time of test

Fail 29 May 2018 63,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner tyre wall has a cut but not down to ply or cord

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

under trays fitted time of test

Pass 24 May 2017 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres side wall damaged but not down to ply or cord

under trays fitted time of test

Pass 26 May 2016 55,881 miles

Offside Front cut on outer wall

Fail 26 May 2016 55,877 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 50,558 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 50,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2014 40,465 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 40,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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406 HKC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 406 HKC, 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 406 HKC registered?

406 HKC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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