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BF11 LBX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,199 mi
Last recorded164,199 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 164,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 163,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 163,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 155,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 149,261 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 149,210 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall deteriorated due to running with low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 143,904 miles

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

coolant appears low advise this is checked when engine cooled

Fail 15 Aug 2020 143,904 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

coolant appears low advise this is checked when engine cooled

Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,025 miles

N/S/R TOP SIDE LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 13 Aug 2019 138,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

run flat indicator inop

Pass 18 Aug 2018 131,866 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 131,781 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 125,672 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing close to limit and has a screw in inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2016 118,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

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 LBX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LBX, 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 LBX registered?

BF11 LBX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is BF11 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF11 LBX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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