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BJ11 LXU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,344 mi
Last recorded131,344 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 LXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 131,344 miles

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

hand brake lower on n/s/r

Pass 8 Nov 2024 122,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 118,025 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear metal brake pipes corroded covered in grease

Fail 5 Mar 2024 118,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear metal brake pipes corroded covered in grease

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,509 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes n/s rear to flexy and o/s front to flexy

Fail 22 Feb 2023 110,501 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion on metal brake pipes n/s rear to flexy and o/s front to flexy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake effort lazy and sticking on brake when pulled

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,268 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Movement in front lower suspension arm front bushes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak on engine tray

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,268 miles

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Movement in front lower suspension arm front bushes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak on engine tray

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 80,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 80,211 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 71,706 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Slight movement in front control arm front bushes on shaker plates

Pass 23 May 2017 62,373 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 May 2017 62,373 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,234 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BJ11 LXU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ11 LXU, 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 BJ11 LXU registered?

BJ11 LXU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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