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MAZ 98

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,805 mi
Last recorded149,805 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 98
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 149,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 146,808 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 143,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 137,241 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 134,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2022 134,211 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2022 133,859 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive cooler in wheel arch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,412 miles

under tray

Fail 7 Apr 2021 130,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2020 128,798 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

undertrays

Fail 10 Apr 2019 123,066 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

undertrays

Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,535 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner

Offside Rear tyre worn inner

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,456 miles

Both offside tyres damages on outer sidewall but not to cords

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 49,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MAZ 98 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MAZ 98, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAZ 98 registered?

MAZ 98 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is MAZ 98 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 98 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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