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BW11 FYU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

230,537 mi
Last recorded230,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 FYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 230,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2025 220,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 209,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 194,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 179,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake dust cover has perished

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 179,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake dust cover has perished

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 172,705 miles

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

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

both side front tie rod slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2021 172,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 151,662 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 142,841 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,287 miles

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

engine and under covers plus sill covers

Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking and rear.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 72,123 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 FYU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 BW11 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

BW11 FYU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is BW11 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 FYU 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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