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X1 DBJ

2011 Mercedes C250

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,438 mi
Last recorded124,438 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes C25075,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 DBJ
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 124,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 115,177 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,233 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,878 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,830 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,704 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,775 miles

225/40/18/92y continental

kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre valve stem perishing

strong advisory that the rear brake pads are worn thin

Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,008 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,321 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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X1 DBJ is a 2011 Mercedes C250 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 75,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X1 DBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X1 DBJ registered?

X1 DBJ is a 2011 Mercedes C250, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is X1 DBJ safe to buy?

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