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AO11 VCA

2011 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,352 mi
Last recorded166,352 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class56,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 166,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 153,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 141,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 125,970 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear corrosion at rear of vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 114,150 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays obscuring components

Fail 28 May 2019 106,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays obscuring components

Pass 11 May 2018 94,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays obscuring components

Pass 3 May 2017 83,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays obscuring components

Pass 9 May 2016 69,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

under trays obscuring components

Pass 8 May 2015 57,471 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 57,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

windscreen washers work back to front, ie rear switch operates front washers

Pass 30 May 2014 43,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 May 2014 43,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre perished

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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AO11 VCA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO11 VCA, 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 AO11 VCA registered?

AO11 VCA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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