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LR11 NPU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,644 mi
Last recorded113,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 113,644 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 113,095 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 106,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,363 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,299 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working Outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,975 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 81,975 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 71,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,846 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 61,845 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 55,587 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 55,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 43,733 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 43,733 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 29,892 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 29,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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LR11 NPU 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 61.1%.

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 LR11 NPU, 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 LR11 NPU registered?

LR11 NPU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LR11 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR11 NPU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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