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LR61 GCO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 GCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,592 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 128,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 122,360 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 122,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,517 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 121,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 113,754 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 113,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,856 miles

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

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,186 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2020 85,825 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some

Fail 5 May 2020 85,825 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))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some

Pass 16 May 2019 81,337 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,212 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,837 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,212 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,692 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 GCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

LR61 GCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LR61 GCO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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