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J200 SWC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,524 mi
Last recorded188,524 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 SWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 188,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 175,041 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 174,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 163,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear subframe, next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm, outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 163,685 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear subframe, next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm, outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 151,873 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 151,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 136,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissiond too low too register

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 92,852 miles

under trays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,545 miles

under sheilds + engine covers fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,589 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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J200 SWC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J200 SWC, 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 J200 SWC registered?

J200 SWC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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