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D19 SES

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,401 mi
Last recorded92,401 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 SES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 92,401 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 92,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 87,495 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 87,492 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,408 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 83,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 75,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 71,618 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake 16%

Pass 14 Apr 2020 68,087 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 63,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 57,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight dip beam very dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 47,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight dip beam very dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 41,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a full brake inspection is recommended

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,067 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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D19 SES is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D19 SES, 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 D19 SES registered?

D19 SES is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is D19 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for D19 SES shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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