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LM61 KMV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,956 mi
Last recorded148,956 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 148,956 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s along the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 148,956 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s along the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 146,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,770 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,321 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,716 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2021 135,027 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 135,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 132,627 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 132,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,474 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,488 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,233 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 103,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KMV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

LM61 KMV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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