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P21 AJX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 AJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 89,563 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 109,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 82,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,360 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2024 75,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 64,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 81,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,577 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 59,577 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 78,721 miles

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

advise n/sr tyre getting low

Fail 5 May 2021 78,506 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Outer Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm outer Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 76,854 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,148 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,032 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both nearside and offside 4 lamps not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 35,492 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 35,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,837 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,697 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Minor chips in front windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm.255/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 20,228 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,703 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,284 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 13,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,446 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,783 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres (255/35 18) wearing low (3-4mm)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,029 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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P21 AJX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 P21 AJX, 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 P21 AJX registered?

P21 AJX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2011.

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