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MJ11 VVG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,147 mi
Last recorded140,147 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 VVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 140,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 135,011 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 129,785 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 129,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,860 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 124,721 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working inside mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 120,739 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 21 Jan 2022 120,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2020 114,075 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,003 miles

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

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))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Service light illuminated

Undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 98,002 miles

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

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

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))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Service light illuminated

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,739 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe above rear axle slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,583 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres low tread

o/s headlamp slightly detached inside

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,897 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 55,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MJ11 VVG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ11 VVG, 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 MJ11 VVG registered?

MJ11 VVG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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