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BV61 DWN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

216,804 mi
Last recorded216,804 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 216,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 210,046 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 210,046 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 204,984 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 204,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 165,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 133,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 16 May 2017 133,299 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 23 Apr 2016 101,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 69,755 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 69,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,784 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,760 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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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BV61 DWN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV61 DWN, 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 BV61 DWN registered?

BV61 DWN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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