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BK61 VOA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,485 mi
Last recorded156,485 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 156,485 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 145,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 145,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 135,386 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,170 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 124,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested.

Pass 6 Jun 2020 106,615 miles

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

Unable to inspect rear seats and belts

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,680 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2019 92,680 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,821 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,310 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

n/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres low

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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BK61 VOA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BK61 VOA, 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 BK61 VOA registered?

BK61 VOA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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