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BW11 FVX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,559 mi
Last recorded130,559 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 FVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 130,559 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded-oil leak-under trays fitted-park brake passed on limit

Pass 23 May 2025 119,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 119,554 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 104,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,816 miles

both rear tyres tread wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,120 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 91,117 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,005 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 71,098 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine and under covers fitted

n/s/f o/s/f tyres have cuts on outer walls

Fail 12 Aug 2016 57,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine and under covers fitted

n/s/f o/s/f tyres have cuts on outer walls

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,146 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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BW11 FVX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW11 FVX, 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 BW11 FVX registered?

BW11 FVX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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