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JIL 2466

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,760 mi
Last recorded60,760 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 2466
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,760 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 59,421 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 59,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Detatched from sub-frame. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Detatched from sub-frame. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Both mount areas detatched from vehicle. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox heat shield adrift.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides lower dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Strongly advise vehicle is not driven until repairs carried out.

Pass 23 May 2024 58,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 58,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet broken. (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 55,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 55,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 53,686 miles

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

Nearside Front 50% not working on parking light

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 53,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 50% not working on parking light

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and very close to limits advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 50,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lowermost arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,193 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 48,193 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 45,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,426 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 34,833 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 34,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear...+ nail in offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 16,493 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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JIL 2466 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 JIL 2466, 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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JIL 2466 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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