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BG61 VMO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,929 mi
Last recorded178,929 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 178,929 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 166,363 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 153,114 miles

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 153,114 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,416 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 138,396 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,684 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,568 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 113,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 101,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 89,072 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,485 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,485 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,784 miles

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.

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 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.

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