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EY11 XLS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,752 mi
Last recorded136,752 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 XLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 136,752 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 136,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not even on the beam tester (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATED 2007 16 YEARS OLD ---- OLDER THAN THE VECHILE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 124,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 106,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,788 miles

Front both track control arm rubber bushes worn

Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 89,502 miles

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

Front both track control arm rubber bushes worn

Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,072 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

slight movement front number plate

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,411 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 40,930 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,642 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 XLS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY11 XLS, 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 EY11 XLS registered?

EY11 XLS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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