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AP11 BKD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,931 mi
Last recorded135,931 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 BKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 135,931 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 135,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 123,289 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 123,289 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,601 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 100,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 96,580 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,227 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,772 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges and close to limit

Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges and close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP11 BKD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP11 BKD, 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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What year was AP11 BKD registered?

AP11 BKD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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