2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BA55 CJS
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 113,355 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA55 CJS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
- 113,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA55 CJS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (BA55 CJS) between January 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BA55 CJS Mileage History
- 07/01/202296,067 mi
- 07/01/202296,067 mi
- 05/01/2023109,577 mi+13,510 mi
- 01/06/2024113,355 mi+3,778 mi
Average of roughly 7,208 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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