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EA11 VMK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,133 mi
Last recorded150,133 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 VMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 150,133 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full access to some parts

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 138,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front from flexies (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,228 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 22 Nov 2022 131,228 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 22 Nov 2021 122,718 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,828 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,355 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 86,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,750 miles

front brake discs worn.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,094 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 56,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,005 miles

2 x front tyres wearing on edges and perished 225/40/18

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VMK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMK, 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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EA11 VMK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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