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BG11 PNL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,424 mi
Last recorded163,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 PNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 163,424 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 163,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 157,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 147,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 135,632 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 135,530 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 103,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 38,820 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 38,820 miles

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

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 PNL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

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

Is BG11 PNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 PNL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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