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M80 AKR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,456 mi
Last recorded149,456 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 AKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 149,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 145,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 135,624 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 3 Jul 2023 135,576 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 126,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 113,072 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,332 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,423 miles

service due

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2014 42,377 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 27 May 2014 42,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

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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M80 AKR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M80 AKR, 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 M80 AKR registered?

M80 AKR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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