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BG11 FSU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,635 mi
Last recorded121,635 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 121,635 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both fuel tank straps rusted

Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2024 109,873 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded around mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting areas on N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn /split on end

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,394 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,423 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,318 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 83,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,689 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO CORDS BEING EXPOSED ON OUTER SHOULDER.. REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,727 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON SHOULDERS

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,731 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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BG11 FSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG11 FSU, 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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BG11 FSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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