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DL11 ZVN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,653 mi
Last recorded103,653 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 ZVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 103,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyre tread edges worn void of tread

Fail 11 Sep 2026 103,653 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyre tread edges worn void of tread

Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,317 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,315 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 81,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FAS emissions not detected

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

front disc worn and grooved

Pass 5 Aug 2023 70,977 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,014 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2020 62,781 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 58,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front day time running light in op

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,698 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ( 255/35-18 ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ( 255/35-18 ) (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 49,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ( 255/35-18 ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ( 255/35-18 ) (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,809 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,743 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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DL11 ZVN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 DL11 ZVN, 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 DL11 ZVN registered?

DL11 ZVN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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The MOT history for DL11 ZVN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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