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L5 CNL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,430 mi
Last recorded39,430 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 39,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 35,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 34,785 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,026 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,994 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,397 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 19,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,513 miles

Nearside Rear 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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L5 CNL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CNL, 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 CNL registered?

L5 CNL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is L5 CNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 CNL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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