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BG11 PKK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,675 mi
Last recorded115,675 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,675 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 115,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Malfunction message on dash (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 110,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 109,026 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,951 miles

Central Front Small Chip, Centre Windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2022 99,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Small Chip, Centre Windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,417 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 91,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 80,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,109 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,052 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,093 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 PKK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG11 PKK registered?

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

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