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AJ11 AKY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236,459 mi
Last recorded236,459 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 AKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 236,459 miles

offside handbrake effort low

Fail 18 Apr 2020 236,459 miles

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

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Apr 2019 218,232 miles

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

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

Small cut in OSF tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2018 186,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 163,912 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 163,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 150,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,618 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undershield Fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,388 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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AJ11 AKY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ11 AKY, 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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AJ11 AKY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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