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C16 LAA

2011 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Clc56,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 LAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 135,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake working but lower reading recorded at wheel

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 128,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake working but lower reading recorded at wheel

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall cut and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake working but lower reading recorded at wheel

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 122,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall cut and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake working but lower reading recorded at wheel

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 114,996 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 114,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,623 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 47,344 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 47,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 19,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 18,865 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 17,754 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 15,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 13,530 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 12,083 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 12,083 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clc?

Based on 189,282 MOT tests across 11,249 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,686
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
11,249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,957
coil spring broken 1,908
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C16 LAA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Clc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 56,827 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,957 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 LAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clc typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C16 LAA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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