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A983 JOY

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,425 mi
Last recorded94,425 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA983 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 94,425 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,098 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,346 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2022 78,896 miles

brake pads wearing

centre exhaust bracket missing

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,956 miles

exhaust hanger requires attention

front tyres worn to limit

rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,670 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,281 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,204 miles

front tyres worn low

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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A983 JOY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A983 JOY, 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 A983 JOY registered?

A983 JOY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is A983 JOY safe to buy?

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