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AW03 DUX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 127,290 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 126,936 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,379 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 116,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly worn far inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2024 105,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly worn far inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,708 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 84,257 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

full underbody covers fitted

tested when wet

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,613 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff bushes worn

Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,323 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 55,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,900 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AW03 DUX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AW03 DUX, 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 AW03 DUX registered?

AW03 DUX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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