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E5 RJA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,948 mi
Last recorded16,948 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 RJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 16,948 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 16,456 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Rodent damage (Engine ECU ) (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 15,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 15,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 14,603 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 13,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 12,950 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2019 12,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 10,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 10,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 9,499 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 7,981 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 7,981 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage number plate backer (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 6,062 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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E5 RJA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E5 RJA, 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 E5 RJA registered?

E5 RJA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is E5 RJA safe to buy?

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