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BV61 DYT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,491 mi
Last recorded64,491 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 DYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 64,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 59,872 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 59,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 54,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 50,146 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,904 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,954 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low linings

Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 30,171 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,034 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread pattern

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread pattern and inner side wall damage

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread pattern

Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,422 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut

all tyres perished

Fail 24 Nov 2015 13,422 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut

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

all tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 9,297 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise surface cracking in all tyres on outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2014 5,956 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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BV61 DYT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV61 DYT, 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 DYT registered?

BV61 DYT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BV61 DYT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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