2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · EAZ 52
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2011. Recorded mileage 75,352 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EAZ 52 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 75,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
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EAZ 52 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (EAZ 52) between July 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EAZ 52 Mileage History
- 31/07/201430,928 mi
- 27/07/201539,965 mi+9,037 mi
- 10/08/201647,716 mi+7,751 mi
- 09/08/201749,149 mi+1,433 mi
- 30/08/201851,827 mi+2,678 mi
- 30/08/201851,830 mi+3 mi
- 30/08/201955,885 mi+4,055 mi
- 30/08/201955,885 mi
- 02/09/202059,247 mi+3,362 mi
- 10/08/202161,910 mi+2,663 mi
- 11/08/202161,910 mi
- 06/09/202262,955 mi+1,045 mi
- 09/09/202262,955 mi
- 22/08/202364,414 mi+1,459 mi
- 03/09/202465,941 mi+1,527 mi
- 08/09/202570,785 mi+4,844 mi
- 20/08/202675,352 mi+4,567 mi
- 20/08/202675,352 mi
Average of roughly 3,685 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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