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LL61 LEF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,613 mi
Last recorded162,613 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 LEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2026 162,613 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 160,049 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 157,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,019 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 152,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 144,320 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 144,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 135,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 127,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear

Offside Rear Inner brake back plate corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 127,850 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate distorted but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear

Offside Rear Inner brake back plate corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate slightly distorted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 103,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate slightly distorted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre 2.60mm tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no emission print out due to rev limiter fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no emission print out due to rev limiter fitted

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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LL61 LEF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LL61 LEF, 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 LL61 LEF registered?

LL61 LEF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is LL61 LEF safe to buy?

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