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OAV 10H

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,891 mi
Last recorded211,891 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 10H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 211,891 miles

Central Rear fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear auto headlamp levelling system faulty

Pass 9 Jun 2025 188,546 miles

Dipstick missing .Oil level?

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cuts to sidewalls. Inner edge worn 2.5mm,inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn,cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 188,545 miles

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

Dipstick missing .Oil level?

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cuts to sidewalls. Inner edge worn 2.5mm,inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn,cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 163,780 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps starting to corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 147,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 147,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 137,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 126,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect POOR (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 126,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect POOR (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,201 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 116,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak AND VERY SOFT #UNSAFE# (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NIL (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray wet suspect oil leak but full inspection not possible

Fail 6 Jun 2019 110,995 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray wet suspect oil leak but full inspection not possible

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres 225/40/18 both rear tyres 255/35/18

Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres 225/40/18 both rear tyres 255/35/18

Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OAV 10H is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OAV 10H, 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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OAV 10H is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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