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LS11 JXV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,999 mi
Last recorded137,999 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 JXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 137,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 137,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 124,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,341 miles

Drivers door damaged

Drivers side rear door damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2023 112,341 miles

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

Brake Pad wear light on dash

Drivers door damaged

Drivers side rear door damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,924 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,459 miles

Child seat fitted obscuring full inspection.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 77,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted obscuring full inspection.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,749 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 37,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

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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LS11 JXV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS11 JXV, 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 LS11 JXV registered?

LS11 JXV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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