2011 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BF11 ESY
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 99,650 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF11 ESY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 99,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF11 ESY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (BF11 ESY) between January 2014 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
BF11 ESY Mileage History
- 27/01/201441,704 mi
- 28/01/201441,704 mi
- 27/11/201449,633 mi+7,929 mi
- 08/05/201554,461 mi+4,828 mi
- 04/05/201659,486 mi+5,025 mi
- 03/05/201763,927 mi+4,441 mi
- 08/05/201763,959 mi+32 mi
- 02/05/201869,564 mi+5,605 mi
- 23/04/201973,268 mi+3,704 mi
- 13/08/202077,158 mi+3,890 mi
- 17/09/202182,296 mi+5,138 mi
- 09/09/202286,062 mi+3,766 mi
- 12/09/202389,381 mi+3,319 mi
- 19/07/202492,349 mi+2,968 mi
- 19/07/202492,350 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/202592,368 mi+18 mi
- 20/01/202699,345 mi+6,977 mi
- 22/01/202699,346 mi+1 mi
- 03/06/202699,650 mi+304 mi
Average of roughly 4,693 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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