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BN11 TZC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,618 mi
Last recorded171,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 TZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 171,618 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner and outer edges (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 171,612 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner and outer edges (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 155,492 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside wheel damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2023 155,492 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside wheel damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2023 155,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut exposing cord ,and outside facing in (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Os front alloy is damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 140,093 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 140,080 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 113,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,942 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 98,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2019 87,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2018 77,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,730 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 64,274 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

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

Pass 22 May 2015 50,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 40,840 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 40,299 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

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 TZC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZC, 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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BN11 TZC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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