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538 ABC

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,832 mi
Last recorded39,832 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 ABC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 39,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 39,015 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 37,913 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus n/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 36,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 35,630 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 35,630 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,077 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 34,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 32,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/side front plus rear tyres have cracks in the treads

Pass 1 Nov 2017 30,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side front tyre has cracks plus cuts in outer wall

o/side rear tyre has cracks in the tereads

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,741 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre has cuts in the outer wall plus cracks in the tread

o/side rear tyre has cracks in the tread

Fail 20 Oct 2016 28,741 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad has come away from its backing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad has come away from its backing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/side front tyre has cuts in the outer wall plus cracks in the tread

o/side rear tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,785 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,072 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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538 ABC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 538 ABC, 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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538 ABC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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