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BN11 TZH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,203 mi
Last recorded158,203 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 158,203 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 158,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 128,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,733 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,469 miles

Front Wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear tyre tread scrubbing

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sill cover trims and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sill cover trims and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,523 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,421 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,291 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 TZH 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 TZH, 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

How do I check the history of BN11 TZH?

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What year was BN11 TZH registered?

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

Is BN11 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 TZH 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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