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BG11 FVV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,231 mi
Last recorded64,231 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 64,231 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 64,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,286 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 63,286 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,739 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,122 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,240 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 51,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 225/45 -17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,828 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 24,033 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FVV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

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

Is BG11 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 FVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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