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LV60 LAO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,538 mi
Last recorded137,538 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV60 LAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 137,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall BADLY damaged with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged VERY deep cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel pipe to fuel filter wet no leak seen so benifit given to presenter

Fail 20 Feb 2020 137,463 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between numbers and letters to small (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between numbers and letters to small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall BADLY damaged with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged VERY deep cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel pipe to fuel filter wet no leak seen so benifit given to presenter

Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,736 miles

Central Front possible fuel leak on fuel filter pipe,covered in diesel but no leak seen therefore benifit is given

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 117,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Front possible fuel leak on fuel filter pipe,covered in diesel but no leak seen therefore benifit is given

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread geting low but worn very low on the edges. Cut on side wall but not down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the edges very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,023 miles

Engine management light is on illuminating a fault.

Front Number Plates have slightly raised characters. Still readable.

Rear Number Plates have slightly raised characters. Still readable.

Under tray and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,249 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,249 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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LV60 LAO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV60 LAO, 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 LV60 LAO registered?

LV60 LAO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2011.

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