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A3 APN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,632 mi
Last recorded42,632 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 APN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 42,632 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 21,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 37,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 19,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 33,685 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 15,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 27,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 14,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 22,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 22,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 13,833 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 15,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 13,355 miles

T.P.M Light on

Pass 17 Oct 2019 12,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 11,422 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 11,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 10,458 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 10,458 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 7,713 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 6,541 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 4,256 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 4,256 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A3 APN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A3 APN, 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 A3 APN registered?

A3 APN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is A3 APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 APN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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