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B17 DWN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,880 mi
Last recorded166,880 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 166,880 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 137,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 137,255 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 103,077 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 103,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 92,270 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 62,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 62,152 miles

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

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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B17 DWN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B17 DWN, 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 B17 DWN registered?

B17 DWN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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