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LM61 XGR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,491 mi
Last recorded210,491 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 XGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 210,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 186,850 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 182,745 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 156,132 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 156,132 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,773 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,715 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,619 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 77,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,902 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 43,902 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,047 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 XGR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGR, 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 XGR registered?

LM61 XGR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is LM61 XGR safe to buy?

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