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13 DRJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,691 mi
Last recorded71,691 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 DRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 71,691 miles

Both rear tyres on 4mm 265/30ZR19 (93Y)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm 245/35ZR19 (93Y) Michelin pilot sport 4 S XL

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre on 4mm

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front DRL inop but not required as age before 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leak from both cam covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays covering not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 13 May 2025 67,367 miles

Offside Front DRL inop but not required as age before 2018

Pass 29 May 2024 59,522 miles

Front Pads getting low

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35ZR19 xl Michelin pilot sport 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Pads getting low

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 54,435 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 49,429 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,956 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 40,494 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Slight damage to wheel rim

Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,715 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,325 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,770 miles

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 12,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f inner edge 0mm near cords

o/s/f tyre inner edge 0mm near cords

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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13 DRJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 13 DRJ, 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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13 DRJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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