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LM61 XFN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,773 mi
Last recorded216,773 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 216,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 200,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 200,289 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both rear discs noisy on rotation,

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 185,107 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 185,106 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded in the retaining clip by the nearside wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 171,279 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 171,274 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 158,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 137,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,659 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 96,576 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play In multiple directions (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern at all (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,767 miles

n/s/f ball joint has slight movement

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XFN 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 71.4%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

LM61 XFN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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