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BF61 PZU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,520 mi
Last recorded61,520 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 PZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 61,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,436 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,107 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage to sidewall also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 1mm, 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 0mm/1mm, 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,289 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 36,670 miles

engine cover and full under floor covers fitted to vehicle limiting inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2017 32,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/1mm edges, 5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/1mm edges, 5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges, 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 32,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/1mm edges, 5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/1mm edges, 5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges, 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 28,180 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 28,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 16,754 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

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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BF61 PZU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF61 PZU, 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 BF61 PZU registered?

BF61 PZU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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