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ET11 AVZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,317 mi
Last recorded139,317 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 AVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 139,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f, n/s/f inner ,may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall ,may require attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE TRAY FITTED HAS DAMP OF OIL

Pass 27 May 2025 130,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 130,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 117,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall, may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r both on 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 117,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall, may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r both on 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 107,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge worn, may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner edge worn, outer sidewall damage ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 96,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 82,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 75,674 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 27,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Aug 2015 27,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges.

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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ET11 AVZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 ET11 AVZ, 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 ET11 AVZ registered?

ET11 AVZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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