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LH61 AEO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,491 mi
Last recorded132,491 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH61 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 132,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunks missing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 132,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunks missing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 131,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 129,468 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 129,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 121,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 108,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 95,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,495 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 68,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,606 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 8,267 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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LH61 AEO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LH61 AEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH61 AEO?

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What year was LH61 AEO registered?

LH61 AEO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is LH61 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH61 AEO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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