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L5 BAS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 79,289 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 79,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,997 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 73,360 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 70,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,424 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Oct 2019 56,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,264 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,342 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 15,203 miles

all tyre walls perished

damage to nearside front tyre wall

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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L5 BAS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L5 BAS, 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 L5 BAS registered?

L5 BAS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is L5 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 BAS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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