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NV11 BVJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,454 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,615 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 66,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 64,164 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,072 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,180 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 51,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 40,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,104 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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NV11 BVJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NV11 BVJ, 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 NV11 BVJ registered?

NV11 BVJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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