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LG61 OAN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,861 mi
Last recorded117,861 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 OAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,861 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 117,854 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,820 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 117,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,389 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 103,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 88,539 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit in parts and scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front day running light inoperative

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 84,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit in parts and scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front day running light inoperative

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 78,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,857 miles

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

Offside Front Lower day ruining lamp out

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,310 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front drl not working

Fail 11 Jan 2019 65,310 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread also below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drl not working

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,714 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,042 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,424 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,568 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 40,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear sidewall slight damage

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,532 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 30,531 miles

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

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

near side front tyre damaged outer sidewall

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 OAN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LG61 OAN, 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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LG61 OAN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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