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HD61 LJE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD61 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,306 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. pipes to flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

run flat tyres fitted to fronts. non run flat tyres fitted to rears

Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,261 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo assistance restricted. pedal feels hard when braking (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. pipes to flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine auxiliary belt cover insecure

run flat tyres fitted to fronts. non run flat tyres fitted to rears

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,152 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall/kerb protector cuts and damage

Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,560 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 53,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,735 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,732 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 13,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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HD61 LJE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD61 LJE, 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

How do I check the history of HD61 LJE?

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What year was HD61 LJE registered?

HD61 LJE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is HD61 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD61 LJE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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