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EY11 XLD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,114 mi
Last recorded111,114 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 XLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 111,114 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 108,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear along nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 107,069 miles

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

Nearside Washer jet weak

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

Pass 3 May 2023 105,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 96,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 96,051 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,714 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear noise from handbrake area

Pass 5 May 2020 74,581 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,385 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 63,385 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers do not clear the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 245/40/17 91Y Continental ContiSport Contact 5 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,112 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,633 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,713 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 39,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,045 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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EY11 XLD 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 EY11 XLD, 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 EY11 XLD registered?

EY11 XLD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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