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LD11 OAU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,499 mi
Last recorded111,499 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 OAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 111,499 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 111,499 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Oct 2024 107,125 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,506 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,606 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,233 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,132 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,132 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,038 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 36,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,442 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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LD11 OAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD11 OAU, 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 LD11 OAU registered?

LD11 OAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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