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BG11 TVL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,586 mi
Last recorded155,586 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 TVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 155,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 154,645 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 152,291 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 152,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 145,188 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 145,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 135,531 miles

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 27 Sep 2021 124,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 114,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,106 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,789 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 81,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,098 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear outer edges and lighlty perished

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 TVL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

BG11 TVL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is BG11 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 TVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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