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ALF 810Y

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,091 mi
Last recorded103,091 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 810Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,091 miles

Near side parking brake performance significantly lower than the off side, advise investigation. 69kg of force vs 259kg and locking out

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,260 miles

corrosion both front and both front to rear rigid brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,549 miles

Exhaust mounting defective pipe clip loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 89,549 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective pipe clip loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,660 miles

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

Handbrake requirements only just met.

OSF Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 83,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Handbrake requirements only just met.

OSF Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,126 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,570 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,560 miles

Nearside Front windscreen small chip in glass

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,272 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,289 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ALF 810Y is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ALF 810Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALF 810Y registered?

ALF 810Y is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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The MOT history for ALF 810Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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