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BK11 BLJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,721 mi
Last recorded99,721 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 99,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,628 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 90,511 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,129 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,030 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,784 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,902 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 73,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,927 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,904 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,442 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,569 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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BK11 BLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BK11 BLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK11 BLJ?

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What year was BK11 BLJ registered?

BK11 BLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is BK11 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK11 BLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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