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J888 ATA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,083 mi
Last recorded80,083 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 ATA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,083 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 69,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,310 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,505 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 60,504 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,088 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipe, fuel, lines & rear suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,121 miles

CUTS IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY HAS ONLY JUST ACHIEVED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,779 miles

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,263 miles

CUT N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,417 miles

offside front tyre side wall wearing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,630 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,527 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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J888 ATA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J888 ATA, 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 J888 ATA registered?

J888 ATA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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