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J3 SKW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,014 mi
Last recorded97,014 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 SKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,669 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 92,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT HEAVILY GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (TOP MOUNT) (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 86,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT HEAVILY GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (TOP MOUNT) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 80,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (ADVISE TO CHANGE ASAP) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,375 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,988 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 54,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,713 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Upper engine cover fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,567 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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J3 SKW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 J3 SKW, 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 J3 SKW registered?

J3 SKW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is J3 SKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 SKW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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