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EF61 MPZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,491 mi
Last recorded144,491 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 MPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 144,491 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 144,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 137,383 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 137,361 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,406 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 112,204 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Oct 2018 101,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips in Center of screen. (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,722 miles

N/S handbrake effort slightly low .

Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,722 miles

N/S handbrake effort slightly low .

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,292 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 61,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EF61 MPZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF61 MPZ, 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 EF61 MPZ registered?

EF61 MPZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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