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B5 WTW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,895 mi
Last recorded116,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 WTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 116,895 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 116,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 108,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps poor pattern

Fail 9 Jun 2025 108,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Main feed (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 102,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 95,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,099 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,212 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 62,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 54,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,363 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 43,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,250 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 34,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 26,189 miles

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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B5 WTW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B5 WTW, 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 B5 WTW registered?

B5 WTW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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