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EA11 FVK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,028 mi
Last recorded188,028 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 FVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 188,028 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 171,926 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 157,943 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 157,941 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 150,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 150,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 144,265 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 1 Oct 2019 138,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,004 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 129,004 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,689 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has been glued.

Removed video camera device and mounting for test, in drivers view.

large chunk of rubber missing from offside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords visible.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has been glued.

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Removed video camera device and mounting for test, in drivers view.

large chunk of rubber missing from offside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords visible.

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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EA11 FVK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc 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 EA11 FVK, 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 EA11 FVK registered?

EA11 FVK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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