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BF61 WGV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 WGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 97,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre LEAKING

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 96,018 miles

Engine: Coolant fan - On and loud.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Brake Reaction arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R & O/S/R - Middle track arm, Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,447 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Weeping

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts Very Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 93,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Weeping

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts Very Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipe Corroded Across Vehicle Above Subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,367 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 59,357 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,911 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner part and wearing heavily on inner edge 225/45/17 91w

Fail 19 Sep 2017 45,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge due to small deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner part and wearing heavily on inner edge 225/45/17 91w

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,998 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,460 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 21,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WGV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF61 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

BF61 WGV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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