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AJ11 OHE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,034 mi
Last recorded178,034 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 OHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 178,034 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 178,034 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 167,490 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 167,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 157,972 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 157,868 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 148,087 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 148,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,724 miles

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

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 140,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,117 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 114,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,175 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,063 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OHE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHE, 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 AJ11 OHE registered?

AJ11 OHE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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