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BV61 SVT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,667 mi
Last recorded118,667 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 SVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,667 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 118,667 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,024 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 118,020 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking under engine cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,558 miles

Front Front pads possibly fitted wrong way around. Inner pads fitted to outside. Advise to be investigated.

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

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

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

Small chip on windscreen, drivers side

Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,385 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint gaiters perished

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 111,377 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Fracture on rear subframe. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Rear subframe, arm attachment bracket fractured. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 173,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer shoulder ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,881 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,318 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,682 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,979 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,164 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 SVT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

BV61 SVT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BV61 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 SVT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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