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LR61 FZD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 FZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 145,560 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 145,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 145,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 143,368 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes slight wear/movement

Both sides front metal brake pipes corroded

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,455 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Front & Rear brake discs show surface corrosion

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded (Just meets pass criteria)

Pass 16 Nov 2022 136,952 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded (Just meets pass criteria)

Pass 23 Nov 2021 133,733 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Offside front metal brake pipe corroding

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,064 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Front inner brake pads look low

Slight play in both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2019 127,808 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 120,783 miles

Both sides front forward most lower suspension arm bushes show wear

Nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Fail 30 Oct 2018 120,783 miles

Both sides front forward most lower suspension arm bushes show wear

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

Nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 8 Nov 2017 115,783 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Nov 2017 115,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18/94y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,781 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 4 Nov 2016 91,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,106 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Both rear tyre treads are getting low

Engine covers and under-trays fitted which obscure some components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 39,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR61 FZD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 LR61 FZD, 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 LR61 FZD registered?

LR61 FZD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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