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LM61 XER

2011 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,694 mi
Last recorded118,694 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 30093,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 118,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi not retained in fixing point on hub

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 118,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi not retained in fixing point on hub

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 114,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2023 109,477 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 105,492 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,142 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 88,206 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,317 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,866 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,642 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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LM61 XER is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 93,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM61 XER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM61 XER registered?

LM61 XER is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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