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LN11 SWU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,228 mi
Last recorded127,228 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN11 SWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 127,228 miles

The underside has been undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2025 127,227 miles

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

The underside has been undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2025 125,229 miles

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,092 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 121,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side have slight play N/S is slightly more (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,894 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of component parts & underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 109,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

reverse gear not working.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

reverse gear not working.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,674 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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LN11 SWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LN11 SWU, 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 LN11 SWU registered?

LN11 SWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2011.

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