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36 XJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,811 mi
Last recorded73,811 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 XJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,811 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 62,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 56,961 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2021 55,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 51,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

split in centre exhaust clamp, not leaking gasses

Pass 9 May 2018 48,515 miles

Nearside Front tyre poor condition tread split

Offside Front tyre poor condition tread split

Pass 4 May 2017 44,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,782 miles

snow tyres fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 31,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 26,685 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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36 XJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 36 XJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 36 XJ registered?

36 XJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2011.

Is 36 XJ safe to buy?

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