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BC11 VSV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 124,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2025 119,999 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front under arch - under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear - under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 109,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 109,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Towards top part of coil spring area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Towards top part of coil spring area (1.1.11 (c))

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 22 Nov 2022 105,389 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 105,389 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 95,440 miles

Flexible joint damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Perishing and cracking 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Damage to side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 95,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Flexible joint damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Perishing and cracking 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Damage to side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,830 miles

both rear tyres have cuts outer walls

travel on footbrake (adjustment)?

Fail 14 Feb 2020 90,830 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres have cuts outer walls

travel on footbrake (adjustment)?

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,074 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,580 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,705 miles

both front tyres low on edges

small chip in screen

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,204 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 VSV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

BC11 VSV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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