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CM51 SCO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,341 mi
Last recorded96,341 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM51 SCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 96,341 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 96,337 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps light on at all times (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 90,905 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 90,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,341 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,813 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,026 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 58,849 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 20 Nov 2018 56,589 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 56,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,966 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,067 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,101 miles

smoke test no reading

Fail 27 Jan 2016 44,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

smoke test no reading

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,895 miles

smoke test no reading

Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,512 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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CM51 SCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc 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 CM51 SCO, 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 CM51 SCO registered?

CM51 SCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2011.

Is CM51 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM51 SCO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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