2011 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LC04 OTE
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 81,251 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LC04 OTE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 81,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC04 OTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (LC04 OTE) between December 2014 and June 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LC04 OTE Mileage History
- 08/12/201426,056 mi
- 25/11/201531,924 mi+5,868 mi
- 25/11/201531,924 mi
- 21/11/201636,017 mi+4,093 mi
- 28/11/201740,331 mi+4,314 mi
- 19/03/201841,481 mi+1,150 mi
- 13/03/201946,104 mi+4,623 mi
- 15/03/201946,157 mi+53 mi
- 07/03/202050,275 mi+4,118 mi
- 21/04/202155,852 mi+5,577 mi
- 30/04/202264,377 mi+8,525 mi
- 06/07/202376,544 mi+12,167 mi
- 06/07/202376,544 mi
- 27/06/202481,251 mi+4,707 mi
Average of roughly 5,778 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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