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MK11 LXV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,237 mi
Last recorded117,237 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 LXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 117,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 105,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,534 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,930 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,821 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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MK11 LXV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK11 LXV, 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 MK11 LXV registered?

MK11 LXV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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