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M23 MWB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,910 mi
Last recorded139,910 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 MWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 139,910 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 139,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 119,104 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 107,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 95,765 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,836 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 44,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted to under side of vechicle covering componets.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,735 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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M23 MWB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M23 MWB, 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 M23 MWB registered?

M23 MWB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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