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J90 NKA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,076 mi
Last recorded98,076 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 NKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 98,076 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 95,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,081 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 92,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 87,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH, BRAKE FORCE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH , BRAKE FORCE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER BODY TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,030 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,373 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 80,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,562 miles

Front front brake pads showing 50% wear.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,493 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underbody trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,664 miles

UNDERBODY TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED,OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,019 miles

Both front castor arm bushes starting to slightly split.

Both front wheel bearings have slight play in them.

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

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

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,249 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,862 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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J90 NKA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J90 NKA, 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 J90 NKA registered?

J90 NKA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2011.

Is J90 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 NKA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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