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AK11 AVE

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,640 mi
Last recorded83,640 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 83,640 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake travel high

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,315 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 56,867 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,505 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 51,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall excessively deteriorated to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 43,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 37,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,091 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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AK11 AVE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK11 AVE, 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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AK11 AVE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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