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BF11 OVG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,977 mi
Last recorded121,977 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 OVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 119,482 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 119,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 115,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,446 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,367 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle joint bracket cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff side shaft oil leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too lean to register

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,034 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 77,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,604 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 52,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 41,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2014 41,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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 OVG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

BF11 OVG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is BF11 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF11 OVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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