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C12 STE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 STE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 142,659 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 137,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,728 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 21 Aug 2023 118,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 107,546 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 107,540 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,363 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 98,363 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 56,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,591 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,195 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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C12 STE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C12 STE, 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 C12 STE registered?

C12 STE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is C12 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 STE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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