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MA59 NRX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,684 mi
Last recorded175,684 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 NRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 175,684 miles

Backbox heatshield insecure

Coolant warning light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 175,682 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))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Backbox heatshield insecure

Coolant warning light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2023 172,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front plates not correct spaceing (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine water low under covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2022 166,651 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 166,651 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 158,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 136,587 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 23 Jul 2019 136,377 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park low effort

emissions not detected

Fail 16 Jul 2019 136,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded.strong advise. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 126,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 103,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,068 miles

O/S Head lamp has slight play in mounting bracket

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Head lamp has slight play in mounting bracket

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MA59 NRX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA59 NRX, 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 MA59 NRX registered?

MA59 NRX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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