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NIW 331

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 331
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 86,028 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe a cross rear above diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,644 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 76,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,249 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,398 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 65,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 56,565 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,626 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,013 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 34,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 25,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 19,970 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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NIW 331 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NIW 331, 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 NIW 331 registered?

NIW 331 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is NIW 331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIW 331 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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