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LM61 TLX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,285 mi
Last recorded100,285 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,285 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside front lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen with in mot limit.

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,157 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,801 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 91,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,971 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,583 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 72,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,629 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,717 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 TLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

LM61 TLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is LM61 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 TLX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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