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BG61 VMC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,018 mi
Last recorded160,018 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 160,018 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 158,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 91,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 83,867 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 81,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,069 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 59,877 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,918 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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BG61 VMC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG61 VMC, 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 BG61 VMC registered?

BG61 VMC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is BG61 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VMC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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