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JB03 BBB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,025 mi
Last recorded61,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB03 BBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 61,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 56,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 48,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,840 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 43,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,252 miles

front pads getting low

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s handbrake lower than n/s

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,880 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,376 miles

damage to both front tyres sidewalls no canvass showing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,026 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,403 miles

advise all tyres perishing

advise front screen chipped

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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JB03 BBB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JB03 BBB, 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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JB03 BBB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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