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LO61 AKU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,107 mi
Last recorded84,107 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,107 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 83,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 72,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,545 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,534 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 50,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,296 miles

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 Jan 2019 42,296 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Jan 2019 42,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,477 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 17,335 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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LO61 AKU 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 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 LO61 AKU, 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 LO61 AKU registered?

LO61 AKU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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