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LR61 FZG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,634 mi
Last recorded166,634 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 FZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 166,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 157,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service Light Illuminated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Foremost Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,891 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 131,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,004 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 124,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 120,962 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,197 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,364 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,946 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 80,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,612 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 48,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FZG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR61 FZG registered?

LR61 FZG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is LR61 FZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 FZG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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