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AB02 BAK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,615 mi
Last recorded114,615 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 BAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 114,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 108,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,585 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,385 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre kerb damage to sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre kerb damage to sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,479 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,627 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,985 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,984 miles

Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened rear bothsides shockers (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,597 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 36,809 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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AB02 BAK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AB02 BAK, 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 AB02 BAK registered?

AB02 BAK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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The MOT history for AB02 BAK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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