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LM61 WFS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,655 mi
Last recorded61,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 WFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 61,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 61,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

oil level low/engine slightly noisey

Pass 29 Jan 2025 57,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 53,830 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 57,312 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 44,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 40,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge signs of wear 195 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central band 195 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 36,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central band 195 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,234 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 24,751 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 19,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 14,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 11,301 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 WFS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 WFS, 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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What year was LM61 WFS registered?

LM61 WFS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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