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LM61 XFY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,908 mi
Last recorded117,908 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 117,908 miles

Front - Noise (slight return) from suspension components

Fail 5 Oct 2026 117,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced - XENONs expired (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front - Noise (slight return) from suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2025 110,774 miles

Front - Noise (slight return) from suspension components

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output * * XENONS expiring / reduced luminosity (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play * * (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - XENONs expiring - reduced road projection (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened - (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 85,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 68,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 32,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,954 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XFY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM61 XFY registered?

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

Is LM61 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 XFY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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