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488 AMA

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 AMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,281 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 63,761 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck corroded showing sign of leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper torn

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Jun 2023 61,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 61,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 58,211 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel tank filler neck starting to corrode. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall starting to crack/ perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 29 May 2021 54,530 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old is over ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

fuel tank filler neck corroded not leaking

Fail 27 May 2021 54,528 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old is over ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

fuel tank filler neck corroded not leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2020 52,226 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly-215/40/18 91 y

fuel filler pipes corroded -not leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,566 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 47,566 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,421 miles

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

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 42,419 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,901 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,998 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated in grease

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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488 AMA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 488 AMA, 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 488 AMA registered?

488 AMA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is 488 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 AMA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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