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CCZ 73

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,488 mi
Last recorded91,488 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCZ 73
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 91,467 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 80,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,922 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 68,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 55,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,179 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 46,170 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,071 miles

Bonnet safety catch is stiff.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,302 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 26,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 17,847 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,539 miles

front brake discs lipped and grooved

Fail 25 Jun 2018 17,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake discs lipped and grooved

Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 13,049 miles

all 4 tyre starting too crack on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2016 13,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

all 4 tyre starting too crack on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 7,815 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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CCZ 73 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CCZ 73, 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 CCZ 73 registered?

CCZ 73 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is CCZ 73 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCZ 73 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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