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M3 URC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,075 mi
Last recorded120,075 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 URC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 120,075 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 120,018 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 114,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 103,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2021 103,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,607 miles

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,300 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,831 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 57,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,609 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,541 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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M3 URC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M3 URC, 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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M3 URC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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