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2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,146 mi
Last recorded102,146 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration217 UI
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2024 102,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,288 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear pads about 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 95,288 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear pads about 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,447 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 85-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 85-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,694 miles

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

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

engine oil level slightly low

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,256 miles

255/35 ZR18

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge & wearing on inner edge of tread. 225/40 R18 92Y "Falken" (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin in centre of tread, 2mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin in centre of tread, 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,619 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,300 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,347 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,840 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 52,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,077 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)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2014 33,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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217 UI is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 217 UI, 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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217 UI is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is 217 UI safe to buy?

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