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AF11 UFY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,120 mi
Last recorded148,120 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 148,120 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A 9mm, any larger will become a failure (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 133,256 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,170 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 121,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foward most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 111,837 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 111,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,760 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 96,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,878 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,129 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 79,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 64,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,259 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 50,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 22,387 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 15,375 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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AF11 UFY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF11 UFY, 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 AF11 UFY registered?

AF11 UFY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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