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MT11 LJV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,773 mi
Last recorded158,773 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 LJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 158,773 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 122,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,312 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 116,311 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,424 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,563 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,443 miles

Stone chips in front screen

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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MT11 LJV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MT11 LJV, 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 MT11 LJV registered?

MT11 LJV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is MT11 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT11 LJV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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