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MT11 LKL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,733 mi
Last recorded160,733 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 160,733 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 160,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2025 158,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edgeless than 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to wheel rim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6 mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 158,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edgeless than 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to wheel rim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6 mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 148,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable support bracket adrift

Pass 21 Jul 2023 136,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 136,397 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 106,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,711 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 94,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 2 May 2017 79,973 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,475 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 LKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL registered?

MT11 LKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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