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C3 OBA

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,045 mi
Last recorded106,045 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 106,045 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 99,345 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides also osf is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 99,343 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides also osf is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 97,519 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 97,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,113 miles

Nearside Front cv boot split but not allowing ingress of dirt

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission covered in oil not excessively leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seat fitted to rear of vehicle ()

brake pedal has slight creep (efficient enough to lock wheels)

Pass 16 Jun 2018 76,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,019 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 62,548 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,202 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,610 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,822 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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C3 OBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 80,225 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 R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 OBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 OBA registered?

C3 OBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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