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LB11 YLO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 99,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,644 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 82,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from above underbelly tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,310 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged undertray has light dammage ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,063 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 26,380 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,398 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 21,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,226 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,163 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING ON EDGE OF TREAD

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,355 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 YLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB11 YLO, 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 LB11 YLO registered?

LB11 YLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2011.

Is LB11 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB11 YLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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