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EO61 VWG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,259 mi
Last recorded142,259 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 VWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 142,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear of the two joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,147 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,111 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 114,111 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 114,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,065 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 99,410 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken at nearside rear (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 73,392 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged showing sign's of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 46,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 28,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,068 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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EO61 VWG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO61 VWG, 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 EO61 VWG registered?

EO61 VWG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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