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R1 OAP

2011 Mercedes C250

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,448 mi
Last recorded102,448 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes C25075,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 OAP
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 102,448 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 98,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 95,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,620 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,979 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,195 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 82,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear 255 35 18

Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,741 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,464 miles

F tyres wearing edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

F tyres wearing edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,097 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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R1 OAP is a 2011 Mercedes C250 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R1 OAP, 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 R1 OAP registered?

R1 OAP is a 2011 Mercedes C250, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is R1 OAP safe to buy?

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