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B17 BFW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,265 mi
Last recorded95,265 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 95,265 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2026 95,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,729 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 56,744 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 56,740 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 53,371 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 53,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225./40/yr18 Conti. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/yr18 Conti. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F has been run on flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,451 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,998 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,540 miles

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 29,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,753 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 16,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B17 BFW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B17 BFW, 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 B17 BFW registered?

B17 BFW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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