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EK11 MDE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,076 mi
Last recorded198,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 198,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 198,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 176,271 miles

Corrosion under car various

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 149,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 121,851 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,389 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise both sides 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

advise full undertray fitted

advise items removed prior to test (airfresh)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 65,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise both sides 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

advise full undertray fitted

advise items removed prior to test (airfresh)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,590 miles

advise full undertray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,822 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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EK11 MDE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 EK11 MDE, 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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EK11 MDE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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