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E6 SWM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,757 mi
Last recorded113,757 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 SWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 113,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords additionally wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 113,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced seemingly need new bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch insecure

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords additionally wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield , exhaust insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,816 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 89,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,884 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 62,099 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 55,320 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 49,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 49,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,268 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,587 miles

Small stone chips in front screen

o/s/r + centre rear seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,596 miles

o/s/f tyre worn off on outer shoulder + badly cracked.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 23,596 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn off on outer shoulder + badly cracked.

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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E6 SWM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E6 SWM, 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 E6 SWM registered?

E6 SWM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is E6 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 SWM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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