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BG11 WLU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,016 mi
Last recorded147,016 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 WLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 147,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 147,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 142,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 135,751 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 127,156 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad warning light also "On" (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,694 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,910 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,038 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 63,038 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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 WLU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

BG11 WLU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is BG11 WLU safe to buy?

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