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E3 GOL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,416 mi
Last recorded92,416 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 GOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 92,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,753 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp 3 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 87,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,691 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,404 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Jul 2021 71,404 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,970 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,877 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 49,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 MO conti (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 MO conti (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,266 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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E3 GOL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E3 GOL, 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 E3 GOL registered?

E3 GOL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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