2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AH04 SAM
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 104,248 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AH04 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 104,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AH04 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (AH04 SAM) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AH04 SAM Mileage History
- 15/09/202287,395 mi
- 11/09/202392,103 mi+4,708 mi
- 11/09/202392,103 mi
- 06/09/202498,069 mi+5,966 mi
- 09/09/2025104,248 mi+6,179 mi
Average of roughly 5,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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