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LC61 EJA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,442 mi
Last recorded112,442 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 EJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,442 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 101,484 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 101,479 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,583 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,930 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,093 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,024 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 55,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,570 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,518 miles

Nearside Front headlight washer plastic cover damaged

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge [225-40-18]

Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,778 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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LC61 EJA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC61 EJA, 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 LC61 EJA registered?

LC61 EJA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is LC61 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 EJA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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