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BO56 ADO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,505 mi
Last recorded106,505 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO56 ADO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 106,505 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 106,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 121,945 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 121,942 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,635 miles

Brake pad warning light on - Rear wear sensor broken - Pads ok

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges 265/30/19

Fail 22 Mar 2025 105,635 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch defective (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad warning light on - Rear wear sensor broken - Pads ok

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges 265/30/19

Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,266 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 112,266 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Calliper retainer clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm - Boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm - Boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 99,726 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,164 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,943 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 98,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,162 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 96,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,122 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 79,560 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,850 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,210 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,010 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 61,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release UNABLE TO CHECK (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met,it would seem the braking system needs adjustment or repair(16%)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,690 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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BO56 ADO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BO56 ADO, 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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BO56 ADO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2011.

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