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C6 EJV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,997 mi
Last recorded104,997 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 EJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 104,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 103,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,537 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 99,537 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 99,428 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing, sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,851 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some engine bay components

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 92,787 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,184 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,899 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,750 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,009 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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C6 EJV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 C6 EJV, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C6 EJV registered?

C6 EJV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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