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AF04 SOO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,704 mi
Last recorded122,704 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 SOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 122,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,546 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 109,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 29 Apr 2022 109,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged but no cord/steel visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the car in clips (1.1.11 (c))

noisy engine

Fail 29 Apr 2022 109,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area holed cord visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged but no cord/steel visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the car in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

noisy engine

Pass 9 Jan 2021 101,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,638 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake performance only just achieved

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,557 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,252 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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AF04 SOO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF04 SOO, 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 AF04 SOO registered?

AF04 SOO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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