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BD61 PZY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,557 mi
Last recorded167,557 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 PZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 167,557 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2026 167,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 126,376 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 99,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 93,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 82,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,502 miles

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

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 sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,639 miles

exhaust clamp cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,514 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,075 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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BD61 PZY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD61 PZY, 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 BD61 PZY registered?

BD61 PZY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is BD61 PZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 PZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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