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LA11 TZL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,659 mi
Last recorded131,659 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 TZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,659 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 131,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 118,748 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 127,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all light (4.3.3 (b))

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 19 Feb 2024 114,222 miles

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 23 Feb 2023 111,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 108,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,058 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 101,256 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,448 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,479 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in side walls but no cords showing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall no cords showing

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,373 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 43,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,195 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 29,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TZL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

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

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