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LC11 PLZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,260 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 95,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 87,248 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative headlamp washers not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp level sensor linkage detached nearside front (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracks inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 80,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracks inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 76,209 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,733 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 55,441 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 55,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,041 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 111,111 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,398 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 PLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LC11 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

LC11 PLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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