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90 BWV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,150 mi
Last recorded45,150 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 BWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 45,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2026 47,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 42,312 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 44,643 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 44,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 42,737 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 42,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,287 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 38,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,585 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 35,585 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,017 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 32,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 29,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 26,084 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 22,379 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 21,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 20,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 15,343 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,275 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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90 BWV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 90 BWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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90 BWV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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