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BF11 CGY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,536 mi
Last recorded129,536 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 129,536 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 129,510 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 126,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 126,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 125,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 120,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 79,011 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,807 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 52,605 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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BF11 CGY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF11 CGY, 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 BF11 CGY registered?

BF11 CGY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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