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BG11 FWA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,383 mi
Last recorded153,383 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 153,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 149,970 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 147,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 143,380 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 143,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 125,782 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 125,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,307 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,070 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 21,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FWA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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