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LA61 DXU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,519 mi
Last recorded44,519 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 DXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 44,519 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has welding repair on inner rim

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 44,517 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has welding repair on inner rim

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 43,602 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left bank clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,371 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 41,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,188 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,152 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,788 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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LA61 DXU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LA61 DXU, 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 LA61 DXU?

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What year was LA61 DXU registered?

LA61 DXU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LA61 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 DXU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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