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A3 VWK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 54,345 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 54,338 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 50,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,976 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 37,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,743 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,668 miles

front tyres worn edges

n/s/f tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2018 31,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front tyres worn edges

n/s/f tyre cuts on outer sidewall

oil leak

rear braje pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,681 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts on outer sidewall. o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 19,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn close to legal limits

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm, plus nail in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,845 miles

NSF tyre damaged at outer sidewall but no cords visible.

NSR and OSR tyrescracked at outer tread but no cords visible.

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 VWK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

A3 VWK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is A3 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VWK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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