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BF11 KZK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,126 mi
Last recorded195,126 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 KZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 195,126 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions reading low, no smoke from exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2023 193,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 190,114 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 189,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 188,073 miles

Nearside Front CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 188,025 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cornering lamp out

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 179,347 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 168,417 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 146,088 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 146,085 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 122,826 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,439 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 100,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 81,204 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KZK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF11 KZK, 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 KZK registered?

BF11 KZK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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