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BN11 TYG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,220 mi
Last recorded88,220 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 TYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 88,220 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 85,980 miles

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

vehicles chassis plate damaged and incomplete

Fail 7 Aug 2025 85,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicles chassis plate damaged and incomplete

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,848 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 82,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,747 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,961 miles

Chassis Plate Damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,174 miles

VEHICLE CHASSIS PLATE INCOMPLETE, PART MISSING

Fail 15 Mar 2021 67,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

VEHICLE CHASSIS PLATE INCOMPLETE, PART MISSING

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,633 miles

CUT IN O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

DASH CAM MOUNTING INCORRECTLY POSITIONED

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH AND CONDITION IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 17 Mar 2020 65,633 miles

CUT IN O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

DASH CAM MOUNTING INCORRECTLY POSITIONED

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH AND CONDITION IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,088 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,083 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 55,083 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,679 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,771 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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BN11 TYG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TYG, 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 BN11 TYG registered?

BN11 TYG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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