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LG61 LYA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,741 mi
Last recorded100,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 100,741 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,837 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 94,905 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,900 miles

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 16 Sep 2021 89,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,282 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,483 miles

Offside front tyre has a large deep cut in outer sidewall. Recommend replacement.

Offside rear tyre has a large deep cut in outer sidewall. Recommend replacement.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,024 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG61 LYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG61 LYA, 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 LG61 LYA registered?

LG61 LYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is LG61 LYA safe to buy?

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