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HV61 LXJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,393 mi
Last recorded103,393 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 103,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 99,112 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 97,787 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged slightly (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 97,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged slightly (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,506 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 78,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,238 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 60,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,001 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal limit (1.6mm)

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 7 Sep 2017 50,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush split from outer casing (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres nearing legal limit (1.6mm)

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,572 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 18,007 miles

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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HV61 LXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV61 LXJ, 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 HV61 LXJ registered?

HV61 LXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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