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BD61 UYL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,390 mi
Last recorded180,390 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 UYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 180,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 163,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 158,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 147,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 140,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 132,089 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 132,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,199 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,559 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 98,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade worn and split

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,277 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 UYL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD61 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

BD61 UYL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is BD61 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 UYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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