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2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,180 mi
Last recorded129,180 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 129,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 121,743 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 121,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust clamps defective, cracked

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,759 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 112,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 102,991 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,596 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,976 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,487 miles

all covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,482 miles

all covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emissions trigger point not met

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,730 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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A1 SSL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSL, 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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A1 SSL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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