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NJ11 VCW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,938 mi
Last recorded152,938 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 VCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 152,938 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 151,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 144,298 miles

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

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2022 139,530 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 139,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 133,004 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 132,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 114,543 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 114,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,794 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2017 90,397 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 90,342 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,577 miles

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

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

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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NJ11 VCW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 NJ11 VCW, 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 NJ11 VCW registered?

NJ11 VCW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is NJ11 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ11 VCW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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