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LM61 KMY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,290 mi
Last recorded221,290 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 221,290 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm inner balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 221,288 miles

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

Floor insecure boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm inner balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 214,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 213,151 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 187,169 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 183,171 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 171,560 miles

E.M light is on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 146,153 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2016 146,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/ outside sidewall (4.1.D.1f)

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,113 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KMY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KMY, 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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LM61 KMY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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