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379 RYC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,814 mi
Last recorded117,814 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration379 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 117,814 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,472 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,324 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,870 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,700 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 59,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,039 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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379 RYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 379 RYC, 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 379 RYC registered?

379 RYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is 379 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 379 RYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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