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MA11 ZDW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,516 mi
Last recorded94,516 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 ZDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,516 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 94,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 90,938 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 90,938 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 87,562 miles

indicator repeater lamp damaged in the nearside door mirror.

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

slight distortion (run out).noticed at the nearside rear inner wheel rim.

two nails in outer tyre tread on the offside rear.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 81,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

intermittent fault on the nearside repeater lamp.

nearside door mirror cover damaged.

offside and nearside headlamp aim on dipped beam close to minimum level

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,786 miles

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Fail 14 Oct 2020 70,786 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 13 May 2019 62,592 miles

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine cover restricting inspection of some components

sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 9 May 2018 56,411 miles

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 9 May 2017 51,220 miles

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

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

covers fitted to sills restricting inspection of some components

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,792 miles

Under panels fitted obscuring inspection of some components

engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 29 Apr 2016 42,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under panels fitted obscuring inspection of some components

engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 12 May 2015 35,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of sill panels.

Service light illuminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear has developed on the front brake discs.

Pass 15 May 2014 28,779 miles

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

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

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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MA11 ZDW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA11 ZDW, 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 MA11 ZDW registered?

MA11 ZDW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is MA11 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA11 ZDW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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