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BV61 EJN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,764 mi
Last recorded126,764 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 EJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,764 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,759 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,992 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 115,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 102,419 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 102,285 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 86,813 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,792 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,912 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 EJN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJN, 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

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What year was BV61 EJN registered?

BV61 EJN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BV61 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 EJN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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