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J4 LJM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,525 mi
Last recorded44,525 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 LJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,525 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking but half worn with 5mm tread left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted, unable to see some parts

Pass 31 Jul 2024 43,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,967 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 39,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,040 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 35,555 miles

Under trays & engine covers fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,374 miles

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,319 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 28,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,205 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,792 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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J4 LJM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J4 LJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J4 LJM registered?

J4 LJM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is J4 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 LJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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