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LG11 FHR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,800 mi
Last recorded139,800 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 FHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 139,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe over subframe and just inside undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play joint slight play gaiter splitting. borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to shock absorber corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front corroded (next to fuel tank). (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 135,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to shock absorber corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front corroded (next to fuel tank). (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle and N/S rear to front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle and N/S rear to front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper split / cracked not dangerous to pedestrians.

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.48mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.76mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.48mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.76mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FHR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FHR, 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 LG11 FHR registered?

LG11 FHR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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