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LN61 WMC

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,946 mi
Last recorded172,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 WMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2025 172,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 163,104 miles

ESP fault - steering angle sensor calibrated with diagnostic equipment SRS fault erased with diagnostic equipment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 163,104 miles

ESP fault - steering angle sensor calibrated with diagnostic equipment SRS fault erased with diagnostic equipment

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 163,090 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 153,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 153,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault erased with diagnostic equipment (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,029 miles

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

Offside Front Lower front suspension arm upward facing - dust cover showing slight leakage of grease

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 148,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction turned off with diagnostic equipment (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower front suspension arm upward facing - dust cover showing slight leakage of grease

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 142,721 miles

Offside Rear parking brake recording slightly lower effort than nearside rear - remedial action advised

full underside covers fitted preventing full examination of certain components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 132,028 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 122,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 111,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,482 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 WMC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

LN61 WMC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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