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LP11 UPZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,074 mi
Last recorded125,074 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,074 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,214 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,695 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 91,489 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 91,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,542 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 90,542 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 80,420 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to be measured

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to be measured

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to be measured

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,527 miles

Rear child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,120 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,424 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 43,424 miles

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

Nearside 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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LP11 UPZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

LP11 UPZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2011.

Is LP11 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP11 UPZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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