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BD60 GVW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,424 mi
Last recorded163,424 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 GVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 163,424 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 163,423 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 156,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf osr nsr to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to fail (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 156,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,699 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

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 6 Dec 2021 127,785 miles

wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,948 miles

wear front brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,263 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,419 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,691 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have worn on the inside and outside edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,236 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted at time of test

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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BD60 GVW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BD60 GVW, 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 BD60 GVW registered?

BD60 GVW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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