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A3 SJP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,819 mi
Last recorded76,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 76,819 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 76,750 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 75,616 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded.

Pass 14 May 2024 75,288 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 74,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,998 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,133 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,705 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 52,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SJP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A3 SJP, 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 SJP registered?

A3 SJP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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