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LL11 PYX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,093 mi
Last recorded142,093 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL11 PYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 142,093 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 142,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,477 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 115,428 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by fuel tank corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,458 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,827 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 88,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,185 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,279 miles

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

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

advise brake wear warning light on

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly and some outer side wall damage

Fail 23 Aug 2017 63,279 miles

advise brake wear warning light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly and some outer side wall damage

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,209 miles

advise off side front tyre tread wearing low and unevenly

advise off side rear tyre tread wearing lower in middle

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,856 miles

advise near side front tyre,tread wearing low,unevenly and on legal limits

advise off side rear tyre,tread wearing low

Pass 23 May 2015 41,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

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 PYX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 LL11 PYX, 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 LL11 PYX registered?

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

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