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MA03 GAG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,793 mi
Last recorded136,793 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 GAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 136,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 127,281 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 127,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge x 3 places 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,608 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 109,606 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 97,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,537 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,846 miles

oil spillage

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,840 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,103 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 55,094 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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MA03 GAG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA03 GAG, 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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MA03 GAG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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