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LM61 KNJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,309 mi
Last recorded127,309 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 127,309 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 127,307 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi has hole in (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres also cracking inside edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 126,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 116,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight tears & cuts on sidewalls bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,995 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm reccomend replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,637 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front DRL broken

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,144 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 KNJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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