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LF61 YBO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,750 mi
Last recorded191,750 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 YBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 191,750 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 191,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm OUTSIDE EDGE CUTS PERISHED AND MISSHAPEN. 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 179,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil REPLACE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 NSR/OSR REPLACE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 149,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 132,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 NAILS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 112,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2017 99,408 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 99,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,599 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 67,909 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,448 miles

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)

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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LF61 YBO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF61 YBO, 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 LF61 YBO registered?

LF61 YBO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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