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JD08 WES

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,813 mi
Last recorded118,813 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD08 WES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 118,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 115,431 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 115,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket detached from rear subframe (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,141 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,982 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 83,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 70,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 63,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 51,432 miles

under trays fitted through out vehicle, restricting inspection.

Fail 10 May 2017 51,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted through out vehicle, restricting inspection.

Pass 18 May 2016 41,045 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2014 23,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JD08 WES 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 76.5%.

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 JD08 WES, 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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JD08 WES is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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