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BV61 EHC

2011 Mercedes C250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,708 mi
Last recorded127,708 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes C25075,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 EHC
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 127,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose slight twist

Pass 14 Dec 2024 122,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 120,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 120,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 117,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 113,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,288 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded + offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 65,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover/under tray/sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 51,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35zr18 94w xl (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,543 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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BV61 EHC is a 2011 Mercedes C250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 75,042 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV61 EHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV61 EHC is a 2011 Mercedes C250, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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