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BF11 TWU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,995 mi
Last recorded137,995 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 137,995 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 137,995 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 126,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 126,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 123,411 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 123,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 118,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,495 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 100,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,930 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,605 miles

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,460 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 TWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

BF11 TWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BF11 TWU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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