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BV61 EDK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,839 mi
Last recorded212,839 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 EDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 212,839 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

undershields are fitted preventing full inspection of some components brake lines etc

Pass 20 Dec 2023 211,247 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 211,247 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 206,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of underside brake pipes are hidden from view so condition is unknown (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 201,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside brake pipes mostly hidden from view because of undershields (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 201,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside brake pipes mostly hidden from view because of undershields (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not latching (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 198,019 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly rubbed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 198,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly rubbed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 192,278 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 192,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 176,469 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 154,091 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,741 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,219 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 EDK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EDK, 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 EDK registered?

BV61 EDK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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