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LP11 ESF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 ESF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 115,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

BRAKES NOT CHECKED DUE TO BRAKE PIPE LEAKING

Pass 10 Mar 2025 79,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 76,560 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,219 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2020 72,535 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection and brake pipes greased at front

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,092 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,493 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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LP11 ESF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LP11 ESF, 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 LP11 ESF registered?

LP11 ESF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2011.

Is LP11 ESF safe to buy?

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