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B26 RAY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 45,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm legal limit i.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 38,840 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,335 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,683 miles

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

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

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

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,801 miles

Front wiper blades mouldy and worn / advise replacement

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavy cracking / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining / advise replacement / 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavy cracking / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation / behind shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

service overdue / reminder displayed on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive residue present on protective shields (8.4.1 (a) (i))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2018 22,396 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

child seat restricting test

parking brake requires adjustment

tyre size: 225/45 R17 91W

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lower covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,093 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,298 miles

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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B26 RAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B26 RAY, 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 B26 RAY registered?

B26 RAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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