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EJ11 OAC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 63,006 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp fixing broken but secure

Nearside Front wheel arch cover damaged

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Feb 2025 63,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp fixing broken but secure

Nearside Front wheel arch cover damaged

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2024 59,535 miles

front brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has cut not through to ply or cords

offside front inner tyre sidewall has cut but not through to ply or cords

rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,972 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Jan 2023 55,946 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,609 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,036 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,458 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 38,233 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 38,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear sill area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30% (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,095 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,934 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 33,934 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,235 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 26,298 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 OAC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 EJ11 OAC, 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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EJ11 OAC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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