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MA11 YXJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

229,026 mi
Last recorded229,026 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 YXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 229,026 miles

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

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

nearside park brake cable securing tab broken of rear subframe

Pass 14 Feb 2023 218,770 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 218,770 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall ( marked in yellow). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** advise attention*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust section heat shield loose.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 212,632 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 212,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 205,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 191,772 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 191,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 171,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncher repair on the outer edge

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

exhaust centre clamp corroded and starting to split

oil leak on the engine

rear prop rubber starting to perish

servo pipe worn but not leaking air

Pass 9 Mar 2018 151,152 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover cracked

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,488 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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MA11 YXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA11 YXJ, 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 MA11 YXJ registered?

MA11 YXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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