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OE11 DRV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,894 mi
Last recorded153,894 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE11 DRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 153,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 149,504 miles

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 26 Oct 2024 149,439 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside + Offside/ behind undertray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *rear arm * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2023 145,039 miles

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2022 138,610 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 133,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 125,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corrosion is on the back of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 124,991 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corrosion is on the back of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Intermittent fault (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 122,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,420 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,436 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,619 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 79,190 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OE11 DRV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OE11 DRV, 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 OE11 DRV registered?

OE11 DRV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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