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AF61 LZM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,168 mi
Last recorded129,168 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 LZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 129,168 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 121,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 113,074 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 113,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,369 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 89,435 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 89,434 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,855 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF61 LZM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF61 LZM, 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 AF61 LZM registered?

AF61 LZM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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