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MK11 OVL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,403 mi
Last recorded87,403 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,403 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,384 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt idler pulley worn

Fail 5 Jun 2025 81,384 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt idler pulley worn

Pass 31 May 2024 75,148 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18W (5.2.3 (e))

offside front inner side light not working

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2023 68,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18W (5.2.3 (e))

offside front inner side light not working

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,253 miles

Offside Front Inner side light not working

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 63,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner side light not working

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,467 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 58,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 58,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/18Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,591 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 49,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/E (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner side light not working

offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2018 41,455 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 38,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,105 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,378 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)

both front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 10,563 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 OVL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OVL, 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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MK11 OVL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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