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AF11 UFW

2011 Mercedes C250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,798 mi
Last recorded191,798 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes C25075,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UFW
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 191,798 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 191,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 179,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 164,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 161,270 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 150,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 150,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system x2 inner rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,452 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 144,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 132,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 111,516 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,288 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,097 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near and offside ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 86,096 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near and offside ()

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outter edge.

play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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AF11 UFW is a 2011 Mercedes C250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 75,042 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF11 UFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF11 UFW is a 2011 Mercedes C250, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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