2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · EN11 BWL
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 132,869 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN11 BWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 132,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN11 BWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (EN11 BWL) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre joint clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
EN11 BWL Mileage History
- 20/10/2023120,559 mi
- 15/11/2024126,221 mi+5,662 mi
- 18/11/2024126,233 mi+12 mi
- 07/11/2025132,627 mi+6,394 mi
- 20/11/2025132,869 mi+242 mi
Average of roughly 5,897 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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