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DR02 CBA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR02 CBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 74,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 69,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front alloy wheel been welded

Nearside Rear alloy wheel cracked

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel been welded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel been welded

Fail 11 Jan 2024 64,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel been welded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel been welded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 53,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 46,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 39,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,680 miles

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

Rear diff casing damp

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 33,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 30,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges and has cuts in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,135 miles

front tyres worn outer edges & slight sidewall damage

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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DR02 CBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DR02 CBA, 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 DR02 CBA registered?

DR02 CBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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