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LG11 YMV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,733 mi
Last recorded82,733 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 YMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 82,733 miles

fuel hoses to fuel filter deteriorated ,perished

Fail 13 Oct 2025 82,731 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bulb failure warning on

Pass 21 Oct 2024 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met it appears adjustment , repair required

Pass 4 Nov 2023 57,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,786 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 57,786 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 56,594 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,887 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 48,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,931 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 42,026 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 42,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,358 miles

Front wiper blades not in good condition

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 31,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre both edges worn and tread cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2015 31,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre both edges worn and tread cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,107 miles

front tyres cracking around tread and getting bald on edges

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 YMV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG11 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

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

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