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LS11 RJU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,938 mi
Last recorded164,938 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 RJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 164,938 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 164,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Where the Inner lower suspension arm is attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 156,999 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 146,209 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 146,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,173 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,440 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 114,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,661 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,704 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 55,062 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 55,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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LS11 RJU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS11 RJU, 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 LS11 RJU registered?

LS11 RJU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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