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MK11 MVC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,298 mi
Last recorded109,298 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 MVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 109,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 106,712 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 99,635 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,718 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,517 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,934 miles

both front tyre outer edges wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,348 miles

ENGINE EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre rim proctor slight damage

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 MVC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK11 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

MK11 MVC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is MK11 MVC safe to buy?

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