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FN61 LZH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,270 mi
Last recorded131,270 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 LZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 131,270 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 131,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 116,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2024 102,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 96,563 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 96,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,363 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 69,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,114 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 63,637 miles

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2018 54,945 miles

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 23 Jan 2017 43,749 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,022 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,985 miles

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

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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FN61 LZH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN61 LZH, 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 FN61 LZH registered?

FN61 LZH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is FN61 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 LZH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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