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BN11 TYU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,325 mi
Last recorded114,325 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 114,325 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 110,926 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,050 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,754 miles

undercover trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 91,890 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,385 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,249 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 70,576 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect VERY DIM WRONG PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,057 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,568 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 Mar 2015 48,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2015 48,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,915 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 TYU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN11 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

BN11 TYU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is BN11 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 TYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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