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BJ61 CVF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sidewall damage cuts/splits

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

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

Rear level sensor in poor condition

parking brake pedal slightly sticky to release

plastic under trays fitted across engine and gearbox area

signs of coolant loss on the nearside of the engine bay

Fail 17 Jan 2023 128,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sidewall damage cuts/splits

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear level sensor in poor condition

parking brake pedal slightly sticky to release

plastic under trays fitted across engine and gearbox area

signs of coolant loss on the nearside of the engine bay

Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,919 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,151 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 94,151 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 72,179 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,711 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 63,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 51,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced weak effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,255 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 35,254 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively worn (3.5.1i)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyres showing signs of wear/ cracking in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,377 miles

No smoke results vehicle running too clean

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,772 miles

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

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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BJ61 CVF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ61 CVF, 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 BJ61 CVF registered?

BJ61 CVF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ61 CVF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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