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FX61 LZT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,025 mi
Last recorded138,025 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 LZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 138,025 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 119,826 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded above rear subframe and at flexi connections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 115,046 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 110,778 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 110,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 100,513 miles

Coolant level low.

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

Offside Front Seat Belt slow retracting.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,992 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 25 Mar 2017 82,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 82,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,626 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 67,244 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,367 miles

Child seat fitted in N/S/R seat but belt not connected

Front discs lipped

Front pads 75-80% worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 54,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted in N/S/R seat but belt not connected

Front discs lipped

Front pads 75-80% worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing

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 LZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LZT, 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 FX61 LZT registered?

FX61 LZT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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The MOT history for FX61 LZT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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