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A21 DOE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 87,420 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 85,107 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,800 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,428 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 66,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,654 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,794 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 58,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,778 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,153 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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A21 DOE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A21 DOE, 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

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What year was A21 DOE registered?

A21 DOE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is A21 DOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 DOE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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