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LN61 WGU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,778 mi
Last recorded119,778 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 119,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 112,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 112,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 104,456 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 104,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,981 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 78,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,296 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,066 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 WGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

LN61 WGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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