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NIL 7470

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,154 mi
Last recorded96,154 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 7470
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 96,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 96,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 91,291 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2024 84,678 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 78,700 miles

Front minor marks on windscreen

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

Underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,103 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 58,615 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 54,140 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2018 33,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 24,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 11,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 10,574 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 7,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 7,765 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 5,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 5,490 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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NIL 7470 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NIL 7470, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIL 7470 registered?

NIL 7470 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is NIL 7470 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 7470 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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