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C4 XCB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,202 mi
Last recorded97,202 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 97,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle of tyre tread

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 23 Sep 2025 95,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,718 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 92,680 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has splits on inner sidewall and cuts in tread area. 225/45HR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,653 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,448 miles

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

Offside Rear inner tyre tread breaking up and wearing

both front tyre inner treads breaking up and wearing

Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,893 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 71,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,023 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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C4 XCB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 C4 XCB, 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 C4 XCB registered?

C4 XCB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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The MOT history for C4 XCB 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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