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LM61 JYR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,846 mi
Last recorded154,846 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 JYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 154,846 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 138,376 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,748 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 112,728 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 85,135 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 85,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 38,038 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 12,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 38,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 31,864 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 25,203 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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LM61 JYR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM61 JYR, 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 LM61 JYR registered?

LM61 JYR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is LM61 JYR safe to buy?

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