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LX11 VME

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 103,518 miles
Fail 10 May 2026 103,441 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 100,443 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025
Fail 6 Apr 2025 99,814 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 99,466 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,887 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 96,747 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 96,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,390 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 86,506 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 86,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,010 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,669 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 34,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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LX11 VME is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LX11 VME, 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 LX11 VME registered?

LX11 VME is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is LX11 VME safe to buy?

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