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N21 GPS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,366 mi
Last recorded123,366 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 GPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,366 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Fail 5 Nov 2025 123,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge/below 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 105,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge/below 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,900 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 95,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,041 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,466 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,169 miles

parking brake efficiency getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,438 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

parking brake efficiency getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,684 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 68,684 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front lower side light in bumper not working

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,957 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N21 GPS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N21 GPS, 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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N21 GPS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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