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ML06 SAM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,310 mi
Last recorded110,310 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 110,310 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 106,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 104,552 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 104,528 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 100,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 97,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 91,880 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 88,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 83,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 75,149 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 68,146 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 61,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 44,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,101 miles

Childs Seat Fitted In Nearside Rear Seat Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

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

Rear 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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ML06 SAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML06 SAM, 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 ML06 SAM registered?

ML06 SAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2011.

Is ML06 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML06 SAM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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