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LL11 VPZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,009 mi
Last recorded178,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 178,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 163,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 147,779 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 147,775 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))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 136,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 136,904 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,550 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 123,550 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,724 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 115,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge , unevenly worn 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge , unevenly worn 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 26 Apr 2015 73,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2015 73,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 59,936 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 59,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

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 VPZ 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 62.5%.

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 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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

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

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