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NV11 BVS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,298 mi
Last recorded150,298 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 BVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 150,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under guards fitted need removing for further invesigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 150,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash and traction light (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and rubbers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under guards fitted need removing for further invesigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 143,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cant fully inspect exhaust due too underguards (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cant fully inspect due too underguards (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 143,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cant fully inspect exhaust due too underguards (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cant fully inspect due too underguards (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 133,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 120,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2020 108,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,442 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2019 96,442 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,267 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 93,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,627 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,381 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 68,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 68,056 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunstrip (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has a toptint fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,998 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 BVS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BVS, 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 BVS registered?

NV11 BVS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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