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J8 DCB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,480 mi
Last recorded46,480 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 DCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 46,480 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 9 Oct 2024 44,392 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 42,269 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 42,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

too clean to start smoke check-ok

Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,353 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on both edges.

Front Front brake pads and brake discs worn. Recommend inspection.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on both edges

service lamp on

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 14 Oct 2019 33,656 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 11 Oct 2018 31,354 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,817 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit and requires immediate replacement

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,446 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm

Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J8 DCB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J8 DCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 DCB registered?

J8 DCB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is J8 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 DCB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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