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BN11 BYF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,310 mi
Last recorded122,310 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 122,310 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 119,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,525 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 116,525 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 115,997 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 115,997 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,588 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,813 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BN11 BYF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN11 BYF, 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 BN11 BYF registered?

BN11 BYF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is BN11 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 BYF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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