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EA61 MZX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,522 mi
Last recorded110,522 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 MZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 110,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 106,955 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 100,626 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,208 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 94,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,983 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,704 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear seat belt buckle operation poor

Fail 30 Aug 2019 74,692 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not secure or release (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2018 64,651 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 64,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,433 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 36,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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EA61 MZX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 EA61 MZX, 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 EA61 MZX registered?

EA61 MZX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is EA61 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 MZX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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