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BL11 FTN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Multi-colour Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,546 mi
Last recorded119,546 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 FTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,275 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

floor undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2025 115,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,930 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty to brake hose

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

Offside Front brake pipe rusty to brake hose

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 98,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side skirts / sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn't register the reading. Emissions to clean to test - limit 0.50

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,690 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 54,690 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear plates (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,259 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 43,259 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 30,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,993 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,723 miles

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

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

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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BL11 FTN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Multi-colour with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL11 FTN, 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 BL11 FTN registered?

BL11 FTN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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