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AU52 BEN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,501 mi
Last recorded149,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 BEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 149,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 146,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 141,513 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 141,513 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 131,191 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 131,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 131,169 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2023 131,148 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 131,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 123,129 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 121,703 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 120,099 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 115,778 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 115,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 108,402 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 108,402 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,162 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,747 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 87,863 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 87,863 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 71,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 71,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AU52 BEN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AU52 BEN, 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 AU52 BEN registered?

AU52 BEN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is AU52 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 BEN shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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