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LY11 BWA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 77,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 73,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,323 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,306 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,097 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre cut sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,624 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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LY11 BWA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY11 BWA, 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 LY11 BWA registered?

LY11 BWA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is LY11 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY11 BWA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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