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LL61 TFE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,623 mi
Last recorded102,623 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 TFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 102,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive From inner rack joint - suspected rack leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 28 May 2026 102,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive From inner rack joint - suspected rack leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop link boots upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from steering gaitor boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,677 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 28 Feb 2023 89,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,651 miles

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

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

corrosion rear subframe

Fail 23 Mar 2021 86,649 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion rear subframe

Pass 18 Jan 2020 81,784 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 81,784 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,939 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight surface corrosion-not yet excessive

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge -225/40/18

Rear brake pad wear sensor is missing

Rear brake pipes slight surface corrosion -not yet excessive

parking brake squeels slightly after brake test carried out

Fail 7 Feb 2019 69,902 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 y mo xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 y xl mo (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped inner face

Nearside Front brake pipe slight surface corrosion-not yet excessive

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge -225/40/18

Rear brake pad wear sensor is missing

Rear brake pipes slight surface corrosion -not yet excessive

Rear tyres are worn inner edge -blistering close to exposing chords-255/35/18 y

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated on dash indicting a fault

parking brake squeels slightly after brake test carried out

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,304 miles

Offside Front tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,554 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 48,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 48,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Dec 2015 44,069 miles

vehicle is fitted with under body trays and engine covers

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front alloy wheels are marked and have slight kerb damage

front brake discs are worn and lipped

front tyre sidewalls are slightly damaged /cut

front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

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 TFE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFE, 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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LL61 TFE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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