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LL11 PLN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,947 mi
Last recorded164,947 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL11 PLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 164,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake slghtly lazy

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front link arms-nearside and offside-inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2025 147,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 94 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake lazy

Fail 8 Aug 2025 147,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 94 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake lazy

Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 131,728 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 125,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 118,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,785 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall various cuts.

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside and outside edge.

Pass 12 May 2017 82,370 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2016 69,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer & wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 20 May 2015 58,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,552 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 51,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LL11 PLN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LL11 PLN, 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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LL11 PLN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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