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BG11 OSA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,175 mi
Last recorded172,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 172,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 160,721 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 27 Jun 2022 160,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2021 147,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Fail 28 Jun 2021 147,120 miles

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

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

Front Service Brake Imbalance only just met requirements

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2020 126,082 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,061 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged\adrift

Nearside parking brake effort slow\low

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2017 98,495 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged\adrift

Nearside parking brake effort slow\low

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2016 84,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

requires tracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 84,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

requires tracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,561 miles

service overdue

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,785 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,785 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OSA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

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

Is BG11 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 OSA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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