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BC11 VDN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,492 mi
Last recorded95,492 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 95,492 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,114 miles

emissions to clean register

Fail 20 Sep 2024 94,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

emissions to clean register

Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,899 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 90,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,716 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,482 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rusting pipe from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front small chips to screen zone b

emissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,878 miles

alloy wheels scuff damaged

emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 Jul 2019 64,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges and wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn all over on 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn all over on 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

alloy wheels scuff damaged

brake fluid between min and max in resevoir

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,706 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 36,706 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,725 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,231 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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BC11 VDN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 BC11 VDN, 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 BC11 VDN registered?

BC11 VDN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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