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C1 TST

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,721 mi
Last recorded101,721 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 TST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 101,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 99,735 miles

Nearside Hand break weak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55 16 91V

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn on inner edges, low tread and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 95,607 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive offside differential seal, recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 91,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead almost to excess, advise further inspection/repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 83,586 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 83,559 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

TPMS light on indicating fault, advise further inspection

Pass 21 May 2021 80,739 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 80,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 29 Oct 2019 76,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise further inspection

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,856 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 68,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,633 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,161 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front o/s tyre is wearing on both edges

small chip in wind screen

Fail 18 Jan 2017 63,160 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front o/s tyre is wearing on both edges

small chip in wind screen

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,604 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 37,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,728 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,060 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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C1 TST is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C1 TST, 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 C1 TST registered?

C1 TST is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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