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L50 AHD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,833 mi
Last recorded55,833 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,833 miles

Chip on the windscreen.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 55,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has cords and bulges on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure driven on flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip on the windscreen.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,914 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 50,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,686 miles

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

o/s/f day run lamp

Fail 14 Oct 2016 40,686 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f day run lamp

Pass 14 Nov 2015 31,642 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 31,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,180 miles

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)

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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L50 AHD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L50 AHD, 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 L50 AHD registered?

L50 AHD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is L50 AHD safe to buy?

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