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LG61 UNB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,432 mi
Last recorded129,432 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 UNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 129,432 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 129,427 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 115,335 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 12 Jun 2025 115,335 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2024 109,494 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,691 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 87,561 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 75,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,251 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 54,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,723 miles

Rear rear tyre tread wearing close to limit

Pass 20 May 2016 36,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,894 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UNB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 LG61 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

LG61 UNB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is LG61 UNB safe to buy?

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