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BJ60 HWZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,492 mi
Last recorded138,492 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 HWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 138,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 130,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,699 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 122,699 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,741 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,268 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 105,266 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,959 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,639 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 84,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 84,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,166 miles

windscreen repaired but below drivers view

Fail 15 Nov 2017 76,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,648 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 43,257 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,257 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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BJ60 HWZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ60 HWZ, 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 BJ60 HWZ registered?

BJ60 HWZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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