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LM61 XEV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,658 mi
Last recorded161,658 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 161,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 161,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 151,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 151,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes hidden beneath plastic covers, only visible section at nearside rear sill area slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 131,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 131,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, nearside rear inner wheelarch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 123,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread area 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 123,016 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly parking brake pedal does not remain in brake applied position (1.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread area 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 110,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear over axle and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 101,258 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 101,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,362 miles

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TYRES HAVE OUTER WEAR

Front Outer FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

UNDER TRAY AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,770 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 XEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

LM61 XEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is LM61 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 XEV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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