MOT Status
ValidMileage
178,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Subframe mounting broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached Subframe mounting breaking off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Both sides, anti roll bar linkage dust covers perished
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre has cuts to tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre has cuts to tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG61 VMO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?
BG61 VMO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2011.
Is BG61 VMO safe to buy?
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