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MT11 LKA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,696 mi
Last recorded140,696 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 140,696 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 140,696 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower reward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also getting low, 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,516 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2022 125,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has a split showing cords.(255/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2021 112,091 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 112,032 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,351 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,979 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,516 miles

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

rear seats down unable to check rear belts

Fail 19 Aug 2016 70,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats down unable to check rear belts

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,632 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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MT11 LKA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT11 LKA, 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 MT11 LKA registered?

MT11 LKA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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