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B8 AOL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,027 mi
Last recorded74,027 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,027 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,494 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 68,749 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 27 Oct 2022 67,686 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,106 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 110,925 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm tread and badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,991 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,454 miles

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

off side front tyre heavily worn on edges and is cracking around inner sidewall and outer shoulder

Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,673 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,393 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,900 miles

near side front tyre is cracked and perished slightly, worn on edges and is heavily cracking/splitting around inner side wall

off side front tyre is cracked/perished slightly,has cuts in outer side wall and has two cuts or splits in inner side wall

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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B8 AOL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B8 AOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 AOL registered?

B8 AOL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is B8 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 AOL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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