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LP11 UEU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,749 mi
Last recorded123,749 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 UEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 123,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 117,858 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 112,798 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 106,654 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 106,624 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 96,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 91,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slight rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 79,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding in rollers and manualy (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

under body panels obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,069 miles

both headlamps have a flattened beam image

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,361 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,866 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs slightly worn

advise front tyres low on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,376 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 UEU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LP11 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

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

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