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BC11 XHV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 114,145 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 4 Dec 2024 112,500 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,067 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 107,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,234 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 104,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,482 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 99,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear flexifeed pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,962 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,800 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF,NSR,OSR in arch at hose union. lower nearside in arch too. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some wear, lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,507 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,764 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XHV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC11 XHV registered?

BC11 XHV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2011.

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