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LK61 YAE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 YAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 97,794 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 97,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 92,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 92,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,482 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,192 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 83,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,616 miles

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 16 Oct 2019 67,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,010 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 2mm) + perishing on edges

nearside side repeater lens damaged

offside front tyre perishing on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 2.5mm) + perishing on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall) + perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 2mm) + perishing on edges

nearside side repeater lens damaged

offside front tyre perishing on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 2.5mm) + perishing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,078 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 12,495 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 12,495 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LK61 YAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LK61 YAE, 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

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What year was LK61 YAE registered?

LK61 YAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is LK61 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK61 YAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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