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BF11 VLC

2011 Mercedes Unknown

Yellow Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

290,375 mi
Last recorded290,375 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes Unknown79,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 VLC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 290,375 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 288,393 miles

Central Front number plate deteriorated but still can be read.

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on back of brake caliper after flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on back of brake caliper after flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 285,873 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear park brake actuator rubber boot deteriorated.

Offside Rear park brake actuator rubber boot deteriorate.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 283,863 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slight play in kingpin.

Fail 10 Aug 2022 283,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side marker. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slight play in kingpin.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 281,630 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 281,593 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 277,636 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 272,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 264,587 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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BF11 VLC is a 2011 Mercedes Unknown in Yellow with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 79,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF11 VLC registered?

BF11 VLC is a 2011 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is BF11 VLC safe to buy?

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