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BL11 NVJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,277 mi
Last recorded130,277 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 NVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 130,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise - n/s & o/s poor condition - recommend replacement soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise - recommend replacement soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 112,958 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 112,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm-3mm across tread 245 40 17 recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 98,406 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 89,021 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 80,270 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 73,086 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at flexi hose attachment end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake slow to release, recommend a brake inspection

Fail 26 May 2021 73,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at flexi hose attachment end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake slow to release, recommend a brake inspection

Pass 27 May 2020 68,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 46,194 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,036 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,994 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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BL11 NVJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

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

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