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A1 JJV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,538 mi
Last recorded101,538 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 101,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 99,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake shoes need adjusting

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,576 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,007 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear tyres wearing low and perishing (inner edges badly worn)

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,416 miles

Exhaust system is slightly rusty

Nearside Front Tyre is void of tread on the inner and outer edges in places

Offside Front Tyre is void of tread on the inner and outer edges in places

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,610 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,578 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 46,297 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges

Exhaust system is slightly rusty

Various small stone chips in zone A and zone B

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 36,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 29,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 19,606 miles

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

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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A1 JJV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A1 JJV, 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 A1 JJV registered?

A1 JJV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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