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J11 PTA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,055 mi
Last recorded49,055 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 PTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 49,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage + CRACKING MRF 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MRF 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MRF 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 46,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING. MRF 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE LAZY: readings 220 / 140 KgF EFF = 23%

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fixing/s (0.1 (b))

tyres MRF 2020 NSR, 2019 NSF and 2017 OSR

Pass 2 Jan 2024 45,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded li8ght corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs have minor pitting / corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,791 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 40,772 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 39,580 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 36,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 33,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (205/55R16 MO) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,870 miles

osr tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2016 28,220 miles

osr tyre closed to the legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,137 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 25,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 18,165 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 18,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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J11 PTA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 J11 PTA, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J11 PTA registered?

J11 PTA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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