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K18 LBE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests40 (32 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,197 mi
Last recorded34,197 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

32 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 34,197 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 34,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2025 175,955 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 175,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 33,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 163,789 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 163,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 154,195 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2023 154,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 32,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 142,289 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 142,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 31,373 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 133,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 30,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,314 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 116,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,555 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 27,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 110,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,061 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,055 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 18,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 11,077 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,253 miles

N/S/F tyre biging to perish

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,424 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,352 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,135 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,536 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 35,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,903 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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K18 LBE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K18 LBE, 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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K18 LBE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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