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L5 NDE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,829 mi
Last recorded56,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 NDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 56,829 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,079 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 47,419 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 43,484 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 43,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 42,777 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 41,261 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2018 39,298 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 36,917 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 36,669 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,087 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,402 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

after market xenon headlamp kit fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,402 miles

after market xenon headlamp kit fitted

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 NDE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NDE, 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 L5 NDE registered?

L5 NDE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is L5 NDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 NDE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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