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AB10 LAE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

267,229 mi
Last recorded267,229 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 LAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 267,229 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 233,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 201,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2023 201,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 167,089 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

multiple chip on screen

Pass 29 Nov 2021 135,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,474 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Dec 2020 112,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2019 96,313 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Dec 2019 96,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,235 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 54,328 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

chip on screen

Fail 10 Dec 2016 54,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

chip on screen

Pass 12 Dec 2015 41,874 miles

engine and bottom covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 30,223 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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AB10 LAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB10 LAE, 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 AB10 LAE registered?

AB10 LAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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