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EK11 UDD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,745 mi
Last recorded140,745 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 UDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 140,745 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 136,034 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 136,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 131,222 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/OSR almost to cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres starting to ware on edges

has under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2024 131,177 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/OSR almost to cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres starting to ware on edges

has under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 114,707 miles

All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,411 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated across rack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside park light inop

offside rear hand brake lower effort than nearside

Fail 3 Sep 2021 85,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated across rack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside park light inop

offside rear hand brake lower effort than nearside

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 79,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 64,348 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 11 Jul 2018 59,773 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing on outer walls

Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

covers fitted underside

Pass 24 May 2016 47,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm 225/40/18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm 225/40/18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

tyres feathering on edges suspension may require adjustment or repair

Fail 24 May 2016 47,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm 225/40/18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm 225/40/18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

tyres feathering on edges suspension may require adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,717 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 UDD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK11 UDD, 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 UDD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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