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VK11 PZA

2011 Mercedes C250

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,719 mi
Last recorded222,719 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes C25075,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 PZA
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 222,719 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 222,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 215,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 206,513 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 206,513 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 198,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 187,097 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 174,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 174,233 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 167,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 167,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 158,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 150,062 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 141,417 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,672 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,607 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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VK11 PZA is a 2011 Mercedes C250 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK11 PZA, 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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VK11 PZA is a 2011 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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