2011 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0L Diesel · LY11 ABF
2011 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 75,421 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LY11 ABF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 75,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LY11 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (LY11 ABF) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d”; “Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LY11 ABF Mileage History
- 03/01/202273,634 mi
- 09/04/202573,657 mi+23 mi
- 03/04/202675,412 mi+1,755 mi
- 16/04/202675,421 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 417 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- DPF blockage (diesel models)Moderate
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- Seat belt webbing frayingModerate
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