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EJ11 FYK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,562 mi
Last recorded135,562 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 FYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 135,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 131,542 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 131,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 127,243 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 121,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 116,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 110,271 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 110,262 miles

Emissions not tested MAJOR COOLANT LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,501 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 105,455 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,491 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,072 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,756 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,024 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,971 miles

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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EJ11 FYK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ11 FYK, 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 EJ11 FYK registered?

EJ11 FYK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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