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AF61 LZN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,838 mi
Last recorded162,838 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 LZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 162,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 146,661 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 146,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 126,437 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 106,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 102,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,965 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 93,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,347 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,187 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,427 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 12 Aug 2015 50,427 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,396 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn opn edges

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 LZN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 LZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 LZN registered?

AF61 LZN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for AF61 LZN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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