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JD02 OYD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,144 mi
Last recorded168,144 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD02 OYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 168,144 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 153,934 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 153,934 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 144,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease and dirt (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 144,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease and dirt (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 136,297 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 129,163 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 126,016 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 126,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,918 miles

upper & lower covers fitted some parts not visible

Fail 7 Aug 2020 120,918 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective reset seat (7.1.2 (e))

upper & lower covers fitted some parts not visible

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,809 miles

low fuel light on

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,993 miles

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,813 miles

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,486 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,643 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 59,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2014 44,192 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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JD02 OYD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JD02 OYD, 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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JD02 OYD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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