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BK11 HGD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 HGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 106,873 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 99,607 miles

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

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 98,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general corrosion to both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general corrosion to both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 87,571 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 83,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,365 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 77,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 72,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,994 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 HGD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD registered?

BK11 HGD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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