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A5 AOT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,229 mi
Last recorded93,229 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 AOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 93,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 93,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 82,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,628 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 75,627 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 61,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bend before joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bend before joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bend before joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bend before joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 61,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bend before joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bend before joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bend before joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bend before joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 55,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend before joint to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend before joint to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend before joint to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend before joint to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2017 49,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 42,565 miles

offside front and both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 35,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,863 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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A5 AOT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A5 AOT, 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 A5 AOT registered?

A5 AOT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is A5 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 AOT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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