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LL11 ZDM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,460 mi
Last recorded145,460 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL11 ZDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 145,460 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF / OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cable brackets loose

Fail 29 Aug 2025 145,460 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF / OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cable brackets loose

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,287 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 139,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 133,165 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 133,147 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 128,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 120,724 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 120,723 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 189,039 miles

plastic under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2020 189,039 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,096 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 14 Jun 2019 112,067 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,610 miles

Both rear intermediate suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 7 Jun 2018 105,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear intermediate suspension arm bushes starting to split

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,638 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,258 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,489 miles

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 ZDM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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