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A8 DML

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 81,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 79,241 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 79,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 76,374 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,187 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 66,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,199 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 63,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,469 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 58,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,347 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Front Tyre Cracking on Tread

N/S/Rear Tyre Cracking on Tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,347 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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A8 DML is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 A8 DML, 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 A8 DML registered?

A8 DML is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is A8 DML safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 DML 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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