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MK11 MKJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,475 mi
Last recorded153,475 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 153,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive considerable but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above differential, corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays cover some components

Fail 7 Jun 2023 153,475 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive considerable but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above differential, corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays cover some components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 145,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 141,238 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 130,997 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 130,988 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED FRONT PLATE (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 117,326 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED FRONT PLATE (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 100,241 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 84,244 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)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,482 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 68,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,382 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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MK11 MKJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK11 MKJ, 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 MK11 MKJ registered?

MK11 MKJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is MK11 MKJ safe to buy?

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