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EJ11 SMO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,963 mi
Last recorded182,963 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 182,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 173,479 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 173,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 167,312 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 160,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R18 border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 160,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R18 border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 153,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drivers door card damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2019 148,475 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,717 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,091 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,922 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,627 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 SMO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

EJ11 SMO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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