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J27 DNB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,571 mi
Last recorded176,571 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 DNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 176,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 163,665 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 163,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 152,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 152,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 136,287 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 128,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner & Outer edges 225/40/18

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Not urgent (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,461 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing outer edges 225/40/18

Offside Front Tyre gouged outer wall 225/40/18

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,278 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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J27 DNB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J27 DNB, 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 J27 DNB registered?

J27 DNB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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