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BL11 NVC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,141 mi
Last recorded166,141 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 NVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 166,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 151,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 140,764 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 131,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,320 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 121,316 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,696 miles

Both front brake pads wearing thin

Both front tyres slightly cracked in tread area / slight wear to shoulders

N/s/r tyre nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left) / cracking

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,838 miles

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

Service B in 200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No smoke emitted for smoke results

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 NVC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL11 NVC registered?

BL11 NVC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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