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LX11 VMU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,033 mi
Last recorded116,033 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 VMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 116,033 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 93,501 miles

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

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Fail 16 Mar 2023 93,501 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,048 miles

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

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,011 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met 18%. May require adjustment.

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

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,232 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake poor effort just met may need adjustment.

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,411 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,601 miles

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

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 VMU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX11 VMU, 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 LX11 VMU registered?

LX11 VMU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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