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CK11 ETZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,959 mi
Last recorded172,959 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 172,959 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 172,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 162,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lowest arm and boot damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2024 146,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 137,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2023 111,907 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 92,786 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 92,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake Pipe To Front Flexible Hose Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake Pipe To Rear Flexible Hose Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake Pipe To Front Flexible Hose Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 81,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake Pipe To Front Flexible Hose Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake Pipe To Rear Flexible Hose Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake Pipe To Front Flexible Hose Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,292 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 62,174 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,026 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 54,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre . sidewall kerbed

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2015 46,960 miles

child seats fitted in rear [rear belts not tested]

front bumper loose & damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2015 46,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted in rear [rear belts not tested]

front bumper loose & damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,883 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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CK11 ETZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CK11 ETZ, 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 CK11 ETZ registered?

CK11 ETZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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