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LM61 TGY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,322 mi
Last recorded158,322 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 TGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 158,322 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 151,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 144,743 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 144,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 136,998 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 136,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,168 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 129,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,863 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 110,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,608 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,406 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

child seat fitted

under and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,673 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 TGY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM61 TGY registered?

LM61 TGY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is LM61 TGY safe to buy?

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