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IL 8043

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,886 mi
Last recorded35,886 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIL 8043
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 35,886 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 35,383 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 34,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,333 miles

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

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

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 33,885 miles

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,206 miles

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2020 33,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked in swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 32,045 miles

Front wipers slight smear

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 30,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 29,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,570 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 28,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front and rear tyre tread depth low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 26,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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IL 8043 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol 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 IL 8043, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IL 8043 registered?

IL 8043 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is IL 8043 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IL 8043 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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