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511 BLA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,021 mi
Last recorded80,021 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration511 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,021 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 79,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 79,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 79,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,842 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,974 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,384 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,448 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 71,932 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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511 BLA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 511 BLA, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 511 BLA registered?

511 BLA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is 511 BLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 511 BLA shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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