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EX11 ARZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,256 mi
Last recorded119,256 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 119,256 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides - inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker from screen ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,066 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides - inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides _ very badly worn on inner edges! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 103,678 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,240 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,950 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 93,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,661 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 91,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 85,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,417 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 70,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 65,232 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 40,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,224 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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EX11 ARZ 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 EX11 ARZ, 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 EX11 ARZ registered?

EX11 ARZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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