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LG11 FHA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 FHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 128,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 128,177 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,005 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 117,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 113,286 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 113,846 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 107,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 101,415 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,046 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat not moving for adjustment but very secure

Fail 10 Aug 2020 97,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat not moving for adjustment but very secure

Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 87,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,086 miles

emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 78,044 miles

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

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

emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,309 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 48,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,189 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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LG11 FHA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG11 FHA, 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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LG11 FHA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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