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N23 SKO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,354 mi
Last recorded167,354 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 167,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both vside. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side in poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 157,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 157,930 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 152,063 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall in place/s marginal pass. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper section cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor efficiency, should adjust, marginal pass.

bothside rear tyres center tread worn thin.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top cracking. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint significant amount of play, marginal pass should replace,a.s.a.p. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear center tread /primary groove. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 143,053 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 112,640 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 108,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 82,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,497 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N23 SKO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N23 SKO, 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 N23 SKO registered?

N23 SKO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2011.

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