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MK11 MJO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,471 mi
Last recorded146,471 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 MJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 146,471 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 141,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake mount to subframe detached

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 135,940 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake mount to subframe detached.

Fail 14 Nov 2023 135,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake mount to subframe detached.

Pass 10 Dec 2022 131,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TC arm inner rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flex disc (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 131,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TC arm inner rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flex disc (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,722 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 126,686 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,050 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 118,045 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,192 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,024 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,598 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 52,331 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 37,757 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,388 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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MK11 MJO 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 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 MK11 MJO, 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 MK11 MJO registered?

MK11 MJO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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