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CE11 UHW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,791 mi
Last recorded146,791 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 UHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 146,791 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 146,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 146,788 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 140,015 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 140,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 128,381 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,281 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 102,926 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 102,854 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,448 miles

Front brake pads and discs wearing low.

N/S front inner wheel rim repaired.

Slight wear to both N/S suspension ball joints.

Fail 3 Aug 2020 93,448 miles

Front brake pads and discs wearing low.

N/S front inner wheel rim repaired.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight wear to both N/S suspension ball joints.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,710 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2019 84,008 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,741 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,052 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 45,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 44,842 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,999 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,200 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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CE11 UHW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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 CE11 UHW, 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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CE11 UHW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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