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A11 SES

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,226 mi
Last recorded34,226 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,804 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,728 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,046 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 29,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,424 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 27,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,731 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

possible oil leak on auto gearbox

Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,265 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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A11 SES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 A11 SES, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 SES registered?

A11 SES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is A11 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 SES shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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