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A15 VPB

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,214 mi
Last recorded51,214 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 51,214 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 51,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 47,265 miles

o/s c/v boot requires attention

Pass 17 Apr 2024 43,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,855 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 39,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 35,976 miles

Grease around offside front outer cv joint gaiter

Low effort on both rear footbrakes

Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,973 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 31,973 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Slightly low effort on both rear footbrakes

Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 24,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,607 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,917 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,703 miles

O/S rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,231 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 14,229 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A15 VPB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 A15 VPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 VPB registered?

A15 VPB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is A15 VPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 VPB 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.

Does A15 VPB have outstanding finance?

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