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LL11 PNV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 116,483 miles

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

n/s/r electronic headlamp leveling device arm broken.

Fail 9 May 2024 116,474 miles

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

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

n/s/r electronic headlamp leveling device arm broken.

Pass 6 Apr 2023 110,673 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS, FRONT BUSHES, PERISHING AND SPLITTING SLIGHTLY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH INNER AND OUTER. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH INNER AND OUTER. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 110,463 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH FRONT AND REAR. (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS, FRONT BUSHES, PERISHING AND SPLITTING SLIGHTLY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH INNER AND OUTER. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH INNER AND OUTER. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid on front undertray, undertrays fitted unable to inspect pipes and hoses

Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 90,262 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (255 35 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 72,047 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 72,043 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 64,901 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 6 May 2016 56,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 49,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 42,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear warning light is illuminated.

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 PNV 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 68.8%.

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

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