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BW11 SZE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,570 mi
Last recorded123,570 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 123,570 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of various items

Pass 18 Jun 2025 116,935 miles

Both front anti roll bar link dust cover have small cracks

Pass 6 Jul 2024 110,381 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 96,495 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 96,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner has a nail

Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,408 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,407 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,508 miles

All tyres have small cuts in tread.

Nearside front tyre wear on outer edge and age cracks developing.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,562 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 SZE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

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

Is BW11 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 SZE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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