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L18 WSC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,991 mi
Last recorded63,991 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 WSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 63,991 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 63,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost points up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 61,281 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 58,572 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 56,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,367 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 47,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 38,718 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 33,243 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,163 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 28,163 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 22,269 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,000 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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L18 WSC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L18 WSC, 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 L18 WSC registered?

L18 WSC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is L18 WSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 WSC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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