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BG11 OAM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,119 mi
Last recorded143,119 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 143,119 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 143,119 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 132,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear FUEL TANK STRAPS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 122,248 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower [close to excessive] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,977 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Oct 2021 103,977 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,286 miles

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

can not check all brake pies due to locations etc

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,248 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,968 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,987 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 OAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

BG11 OAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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