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LM61 WDY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,178 mi
Last recorded151,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 WDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 151,178 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all component corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,336 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 125,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,555 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold at outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both side upper and lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 124,550 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to n/s/r brake pipe leaking and damaged (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold at outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold at outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both side upper and lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,564 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 119,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,057 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 109,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,865 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,865 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,241 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,302 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 WDY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 WDY, 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 WDY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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