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D4 BPC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests39 (28 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.8%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 BPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

28 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 97,111 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2025 97,054 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,825 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 67,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (close to exposing cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorating (disc brakes)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s inner sills to outer sills corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,236 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 61,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 53,656 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 53,647 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength From outer sill through to inner sill next to rear trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 78,565 miles

BOTH rear tyre treads getting close to low wear indicator bars in places

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,042 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 69,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord starting to be exposed in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost down to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 58,364 miles

o/s/f tyre showing some wear to inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,128 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 51,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,213 miles

Front tyres cuts to outer sidewalls

Nearside Front track rod poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2019 52,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front tyres cuts to outer sidewalls

Nearside Front track rod poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,702 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 48,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,412 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 45,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,922 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting / damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged but no cords visible

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,137 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,697 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 31,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 34,528 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not reached cords

Pass 19 May 2014 30,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,368 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,717 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,297 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 16,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D4 BPC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.8%.

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 D4 BPC, 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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D4 BPC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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