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BJ11 OAA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 OAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 131,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damager

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear straight front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 126,225 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 121,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 111,766 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 111,766 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,916 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH HEAVILY WORN >> REPLACE AT PAD RENEWAL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 25 Mar 2020 103,915 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated FOOT OPERATED PARKING LEVER STAYING ON .. (DOES NOT FULLY RELEASE LEAVING PARKING LIGHT ON) (1.1.6 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH HEAVILY WORN >> REPLACE AT PAD RENEWAL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH RESET (LPW AIM) (4.1.2 (a))

PARKING BRAKE READINGS VERY LOW 18% >> ATENSION ADVISED

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,306 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,923 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,873 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,962 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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BJ11 OAA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAA, 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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BJ11 OAA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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