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EK11 XBD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,555 mi
Last recorded171,555 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 171,555 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 171,555 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 158,972 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 158,972 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 150,796 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 141,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 121,182 miles

engine cover fitted

undershields fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 122,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

undershields fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 117,803 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,984 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XBD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBD, 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 EK11 XBD registered?

EK11 XBD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is EK11 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 XBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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