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J28 DKC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,837 mi
Last recorded126,837 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 DKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 126,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged + worn down on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn down on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 112,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,903 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,939 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 91,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 82,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,562 miles

both front tyres worn on very outer edges

very slight play in both front wheels

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,707 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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J28 DKC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J28 DKC, 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 J28 DKC registered?

J28 DKC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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