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DG11 XVK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,858 mi
Last recorded181,858 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 XVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 181,858 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 180,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 partially hidden behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 180,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 partially hidden behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 168,374 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 168,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 148,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 120,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 120,444 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 118,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,684 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))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,319 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2019 43,861 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 43,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,657 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 25,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55-16. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55-16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,334 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 9 Feb 2017 23,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working Outer. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working Outer. (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML on.

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,664 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack slightly.

EML on.

Engine cover fitted.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,301 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked, perished

Offside rear tyre cracked, perished

Fail 3 Mar 2015 16,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre cracked, perished

Nearside rear tyre cracked, perished

Offside rear tyre cracked, perished

Fail 10 Mar 2014 13,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DG11 XVK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DG11 XVK, 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 DG11 XVK registered?

DG11 XVK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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