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ML55 TFA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML55 TFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,997 miles

All under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,032 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,348 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,015 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 81,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,325 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 73,325 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray is fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 27,950 miles

Check tracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 27,950 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Check tracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,818 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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ML55 TFA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ML55 TFA, 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 ML55 TFA registered?

ML55 TFA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is ML55 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML55 TFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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