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JIG 2579

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,335 mi
Last recorded177,335 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2579
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2026 177,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 172,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 161,670 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 161,515 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 143,970 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 143,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 126,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 116,546 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 109,231 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 109,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 152,731 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,610 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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JIG 2579 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JIG 2579, 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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What year was JIG 2579 registered?

JIG 2579 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is JIG 2579 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 2579 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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