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N1 LVE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 104,940 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 104,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 91,960 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 91,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 89,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer shoulder 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,975 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 84,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 81,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,625 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 61,926 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,778 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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N1 LVE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N1 LVE, 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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N1 LVE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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