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LC11 PLO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 PLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,035 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 70,715 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 50,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 45,756 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 45,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake disks worn

both rear brake disks worn

Pass 20 Jul 2023 37,455 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 37,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 35,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 31,917 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 30,788 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 28,709 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,661 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 12,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 12,330 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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LC11 PLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC11 PLO, 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 LC11 PLO registered?

LC11 PLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is LC11 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC11 PLO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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