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LN61 WDR

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,863 mi
Last recorded141,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 WDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 141,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 130,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 125,318 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,843 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 118,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 114,107 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 114,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,100 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 111,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,840 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 109,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 84,320 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly at rear

Long travel on parking brake lever

N/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall & worn on outer edge

N/s/r headlight level sensor rod seized

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake efforts low

Fail 10 Sep 2016 84,320 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly at rear

Long travel on parking brake lever

N/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall & worn on outer edge

N/s/r headlight level sensor rod seized

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake efforts low

Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,817 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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LN61 WDR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN61 WDR, 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 LN61 WDR registered?

LN61 WDR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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