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MIL 5122

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,726 mi
Last recorded139,726 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5122
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 139,726 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 139,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 137,418 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 137,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 128,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 102,313 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 102,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer face chipped cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge / tyre 2 mm ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges worn / 3 mm / Outer faces chipped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil level slightly low

Fail 23 Sep 2020 93,176 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil level slightly low

Pass 24 Aug 2019 80,482 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre cracking and bald on edges

oil level low

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,292 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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MIL 5122 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MIL 5122, 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 MIL 5122 registered?

MIL 5122 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is MIL 5122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 5122 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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