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FX61 LJK

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,807 mi
Last recorded81,807 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 81,807 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,970 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 76,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,391 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing view of components

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,118 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,569 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,569 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 50,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,623 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,465 miles

Stone chips in front screen

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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FX61 LJK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FX61 LJK, 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 FX61 LJK registered?

FX61 LJK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is FX61 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 LJK 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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