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LB11 LKY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,665 mi
Last recorded131,665 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 131,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 120,393 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 120,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,383 miles

power steering light on dash at time of test steering operation not affected

Fail 1 Jul 2024 101,383 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator missing (1.1.13 (a) (i))

power steering light on dash at time of test steering operation not affected

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,267 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering malfunction warning on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,134 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner brake pad sensor wire missing

brake pad wear light on dash illuminated

Fail 23 Jun 2022 70,134 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner brake pad sensor wire missing

brake pad wear light on dash illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,303 miles

Front Brake Pad Wear Lamp on (Sensor Missing) New pads fiitted recently.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both ( Inner Rim) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,231 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 44,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,769 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,741 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 22,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,762 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 16,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre low and perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,442 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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LB11 LKY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB11 LKY, 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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LB11 LKY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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