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C18 DUX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,121 mi
Last recorded208,121 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 DUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 208,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 191,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 178,700 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 172,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 160,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 148,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 131,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 112,640 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 112,349 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage >10mm - zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 93,526 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 73,497 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 51,801 miles

Rear rear seat belts unable to fully check due to child seats

Fail 31 Dec 2015 51,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear seat belts unable to fully check due to child seats

Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,373 miles

front discs worn/lipped

Fail 15 Jan 2015 33,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn/lipped

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,081 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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C18 DUX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 C18 DUX, 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 C18 DUX registered?

C18 DUX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2011.

Is C18 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 DUX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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