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LN11 VXM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,413 mi
Last recorded78,413 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN11 VXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,413 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,782 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,868 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid appears to be contaminated

Fail 24 Jun 2024 70,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid appears to be contaminated

Pass 24 Jun 2023 68,656 miles

Brake Fluid Low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 68,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake Fluid Low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,085 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,294 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2021 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Covers & shield fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,642 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 61,642 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 58,854 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 55,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 51,598 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 51,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 45,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,959 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,531 miles

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

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 VXM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LN11 VXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN11 VXM registered?

LN11 VXM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is LN11 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN11 VXM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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