2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BC11 WLJ
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 138,759 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BC11 WLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2023
- 138,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC11 WLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (BC11 WLJ) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BC11 WLJ Mileage History
- 08/11/2021112,048 mi
- 15/11/2022126,589 mi+14,541 mi
- 16/11/2022126,589 mi
- 31/10/2023138,759 mi+12,170 mi
- 31/10/2023138,759 mi
Average of roughly 13,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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