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LA11 SZD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,025 mi
Last recorded99,025 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 SZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,025 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 86,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 86,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,924 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 83,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,967 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,705 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 74,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,721 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 68,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,619 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,353 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,933 miles

All tyres scuffed on sidewalls

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 55,933 miles

All tyres scuffed on sidewalls

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,221 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 43,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 35,531 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,342 miles

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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LA11 SZD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LA11 SZD, 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 LA11 SZD registered?

LA11 SZD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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