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EJ11 OAY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,960 mi
Last recorded178,960 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 178,960 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 172,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 164,734 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 164,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 158,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 146,609 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 146,361 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 132,186 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 131,734 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,155 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 118,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 83,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 58,274 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,318 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 26,242 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 OAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 OAY, 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 EJ11 OAY registered?

EJ11 OAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is EJ11 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ11 OAY 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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