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L26 RSW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,319 mi
Last recorded144,319 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 RSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 144,319 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake binding

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,112 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside parking brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2024 138,530 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 125,651 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,888 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2017 39,772 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,011 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L26 RSW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 L26 RSW, 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 L26 RSW registered?

L26 RSW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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