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LN11 VYH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,640 mi
Last recorded53,640 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 May 2026 53,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 52,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 51,534 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 48,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 46,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,299 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 40,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,233 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 36,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 30,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 20,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,360 miles

Nearside Front 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 VYH 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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

LN11 VYH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LN11 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN11 VYH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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