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L6 RTN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,220 mi
Last recorded105,220 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 RTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 105,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 104,777 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,127 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,658 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a lot of play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a lot of play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,132 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 63,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 48,710 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 48,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 36,948 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,396 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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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L6 RTN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L6 RTN, 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 L6 RTN registered?

L6 RTN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is L6 RTN safe to buy?

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