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MM11 BKN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,918 mi
Last recorded96,918 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM11 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 96,861 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 90,385 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 82,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 74,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play "rear" (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,215 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 66,215 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements ( Correct format number plate in vehicle to be fitted after test. ) (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements ( correct format number plate in vehicle to be fitted after test. ) (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,653 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 63,653 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements ( New number plate in boot to be fitted ) (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements ( New number plate in boot to be fitted ) (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,683 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. internal components no longer connected to the adjuster mechanisms. therefore unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure internal light source insecure within the headlight (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure upper headlight mounting broken & missing (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,119 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,987 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)

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

covers fitted top and underside

osr + nsf tyres side walls splitting not to cords

Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,063 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres splitting on inner walls

brake warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,399 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,009 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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MM11 BKN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MM11 BKN, 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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MM11 BKN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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