CarVerify

Free Car Check

A18 YCC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,386 mi
Last recorded70,386 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 62,363 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,550 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 57,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed section at flex hose affected line marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2022 57,538 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength affected section marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected affected section marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 54,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross link line leading from nearside to offside slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed section at Flex Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 51,935 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross link line leading from nearside to offside slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed section at Flex Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,953 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,368 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A18 YCC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A18 YCC, 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

How do I check the history of A18 YCC?

You can check the full history of A18 YCC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A18 YCC registered?

A18 YCC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2011.

Is A18 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 YCC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 YCC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A18 YCC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.