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BK11 ERX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,325 mi
Last recorded179,325 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 ERX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 179,325 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 179,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main running beneath under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 177,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 177,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 172,001 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires BOTH ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

engine , outer sill and covers all underside

Pass 8 Apr 2023 161,915 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires on limit both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 161,915 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires on limit both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 147,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 136,015 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 136,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 135,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre not seated correctly due to damage (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative device not connected to bracket (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe front to rear by plastic tray going up the inner rear wheel arch corroded ok at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,068 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,808 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,171 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,401 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 40,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,406 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 ERX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK11 ERX, 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 BK11 ERX registered?

BK11 ERX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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