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L22 JGL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,192 mi
Last recorded143,192 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 JGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 143,192 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 143,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear to offside rear middle upper brake pipe excessively corroded (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear lower control arm bush excessively worn/loose (marked). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 131,064 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 130,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 114,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 97,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,615 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 53,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,843 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 33,843 miles

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

Offside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 27,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 21,970 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,530 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 13,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L22 JGL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L22 JGL, 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 L22 JGL registered?

L22 JGL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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