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BV61 SUA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,336 mi
Last recorded121,336 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 121,336 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s front tyre 3.5m

n/s rear tyre 2.5m

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2026 121,334 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s front tyre 3.5m

n/s rear tyre 2.5m

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2025 112,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge on 3m

oil leak

slight play to steering system

Pass 1 Feb 2024 106,239 miles

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

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

under trays damaged but secure

Fail 1 Feb 2024 106,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays damaged but secure

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 99,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 90,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 SUA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

BV61 SUA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is BV61 SUA safe to buy?

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