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BV61 EHJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,370 mi
Last recorded123,370 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 123,370 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 117,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,433 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 106,239 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,454 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 100,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,796 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,006 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers

Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,517 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 61,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,204 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 EHJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EHJ, 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 BV61 EHJ?

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What year was BV61 EHJ registered?

BV61 EHJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is BV61 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 EHJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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