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BG11 FMY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

184,312 mi
Last recorded184,312 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 184,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 177,613 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 172,029 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 165,204 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,342 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

slight oil leak from auto gear box

Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,928 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,619 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2016 44,031 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 44,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 May 2014 36,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG11 FMY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG11 FMY, 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 BG11 FMY registered?

BG11 FMY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is BG11 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 FMY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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