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283 TR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,839 mi
Last recorded144,839 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration283 TR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 144,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 137,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 128,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,788 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 641,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,269 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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283 TR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 283 TR, 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 283 TR registered?

283 TR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is 283 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 283 TR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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