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MK11 MLU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,869 mi
Last recorded37,869 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 MLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 37,869 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,784 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 37,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 37,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,132 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 36,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat tilt mechanism faulty

Fail 14 Jun 2022 36,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat tilt mechanism faulty

Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,172 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 36,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 35,466 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front on outer edges - (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,833 miles

Front Brake Disc's Corroded.

O/S/F Tyre Cracked.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,970 miles

Front Brake Disc's Slightly Corroded.

N/S/F Tyre Tread Cracked.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 33,968 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front & Rear Brake Disc's Corroded.

N/S/F Tyre Tread Cracked.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,855 miles

Unable to see rear inner brake pads due to caliper covers .

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,356 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 31,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 31,885 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 30,450 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 MLU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

MK11 MLU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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