2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AL53 WAN
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 99,792 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL53 WAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 99,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
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AL53 WAN 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 (AL53 WAN) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.45.18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
AL53 WAN Mileage History
- 05/02/202492,867 mi
- 07/02/202596,091 mi+3,224 mi
- 14/02/202596,127 mi+36 mi
- 13/02/202699,175 mi+3,048 mi
- 20/02/202699,792 mi+617 mi
Average of roughly 3,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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