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NV11 CXP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,495 mi
Last recorded134,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 CXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower, front suspension arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 134,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower, front suspension arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 129,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,564 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 123,564 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,249 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,720 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,858 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 80,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,813 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 64,485 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,250 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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NV11 CXP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 NV11 CXP, 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 NV11 CXP registered?

NV11 CXP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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