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BJ61 HFS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 HFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 114,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 104,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 86,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 76,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,082 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,361 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 58,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,066 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,794 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,023 miles

WIPERS POOR F/N/S TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER WALL(NOT TO CORDS)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,627 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 23,046 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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BJ61 HFS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ61 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

BJ61 HFS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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