CarVerify

Free Car Check

AEY 97

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,647 mi
Last recorded82,647 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEY 97
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 70,096 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,973 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,276 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,012 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 40,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 32,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 11,998 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AEY 97 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AEY 97, 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

How do I check the history of AEY 97?

You can check the full history of AEY 97 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AEY 97 registered?

AEY 97 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AEY 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEY 97 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEY 97 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AEY 97. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.