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DE59 RAJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,613 mi
Last recorded149,613 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 RAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 149,613 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm ball joint [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front nearside and offside seatbelts have to be hand fed into inertia reels

Fail 5 Nov 2025 149,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm ball joint [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front nearside and offside seatbelts have to be hand fed into inertia reels

Pass 14 Nov 2024 147,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside[through wheel arches] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front front passenger and drivers seat belts have to be hand fed into inertias

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread good [wearing on edges] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside and front to rear at rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met [may require service or adjustment]

Pass 10 Nov 2023 144,676 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 141,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 137,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 135,144 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 124,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,191 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,871 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE59 RAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE59 RAJ, 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 DE59 RAJ registered?

DE59 RAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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