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AC04 BAC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 BAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,202 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front metal brake pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheel rims inner beads slight buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres tread depths 1.6 mm on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower rear suspension arm ball joint excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front metal brake pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheel rims inner beads slight buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres tread depths 1.6 mm on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower joint dust cover slight leaking of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 89,538 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust center section securing clamp has a slight fracture but still supporting the system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Head lamp beam out put density reduced but beam pattern still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,530 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system retaining clamp fractured but still secure and supporting the system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,655 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight inner and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,582 miles

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

exhaust centre clamp starting to split

Fail 11 Nov 2021 68,582 miles

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

exhaust centre clamp starting to split

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,451 miles

slight cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 May 2018 45,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,850 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 31,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 24,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AC04 BAC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc 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 AC04 BAC, 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 AC04 BAC registered?

AC04 BAC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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