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B8 TFC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

256,604 mi
Last recorded256,604 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 TFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 256,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 256,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 237,519 miles

Coolant stain front of engine, attention soon.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight lens fading, affecting beam pattern.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 237,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant stain front of engine, attention soon.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight lens fading, affecting beam pattern.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 237,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp internal bulb holder & reflector not fully secured/loose fit inside lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 220,791 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 5 May 2023 181,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 152,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 140,039 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 140,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 12 May 2021 140,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Req attention asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 131,247 miles

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

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 10 Oct 2019 125,419 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 125,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,335 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,207 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 155,727 miles

Nearside Rear Level link seizing.

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,034 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Washer system leaking fluid

n/s/f daytime running lamp broken

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,234 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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B8 TFC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B8 TFC, 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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B8 TFC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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