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1098 NF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1098 NF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,779 miles

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Emissions are too clean to get a reading

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,875 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 105,855 miles

Both rear tyres are more than half worn

Emissions are too clean to get a reading

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Mot was carried out in snowy conditions

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 104,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,358 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,088 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,081 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 59,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,441 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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1098 NF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1098 NF, 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 1098 NF registered?

1098 NF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is 1098 NF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1098 NF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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