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HG61 BDO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,755 mi
Last recorded150,755 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 BDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 150,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 150,746 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 132,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 123,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm wear bars and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 115,065 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,927 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 104,927 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some outer sidewall damage but no cords are showing

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 27 Sep 2018 83,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has some outer sidewall damage but no cords are showing

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,069 miles

Offside Rear tyre 255/35/18 starting to wear on inner edge

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,533 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 255/35zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted restricting the view

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG61 BDO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 HG61 BDO, 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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HG61 BDO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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