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BK61 WVZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,916 mi
Last recorded87,916 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 WVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 87,916 miles

Central Rear Non-obligatory stop lamp

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Lower jacking block missing

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s/f and both rear outers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

indicator and wiper stork control holders slightly loose

Fail 9 Apr 2025 87,916 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Non-obligatory stop lamp

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Lower jacking block missing

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s/f and both rear outers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

indicator and wiper stork control holders slightly loose

Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,169 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2024 86,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,020 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on undertray cant see engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,123 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 84,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,429 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,257 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 81,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2018 78,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 72,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,293 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides slight white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 61,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides slight white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 8 Dec 2014 49,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

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 WVZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

BK61 WVZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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The MOT history for BK61 WVZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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