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BG11 WMF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,248 mi
Last recorded174,248 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 WMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 174,248 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 174,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 164,019 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2019 164,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2018 152,592 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 152,592 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 142,413 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,408 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,482 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outter edge

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,842 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 WMF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

BG11 WMF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is BG11 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 WMF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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