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LP11 URS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,635 mi
Last recorded150,635 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 URS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 150,635 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2026 150,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split all round (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split all round (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 149,864 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 137,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 129,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where pipe goes from nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,183 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 78,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,452 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,797 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 51,797 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,286 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 URS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

LP11 URS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 2011.

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The MOT history for LP11 URS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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