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CX11 PLO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,992 mi
Last recorded113,992 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 PLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 113,992 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,336 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 102,336 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,993 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,058 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing left/right and wearing thin keep an eye (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2020 92,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing left/right and wearing thin keep an eye (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 84,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,148 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2017 63,270 miles

Nearside Front Damage to sidewall of tyre, but no cords exposed

Rear Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,748 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,741 miles

No Emissions Detected

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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CX11 PLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX11 PLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX11 PLO registered?

CX11 PLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is CX11 PLO safe to buy?

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