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LR61 LCL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,782 mi
Last recorded167,782 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 167,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 162,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 156,757 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 150,869 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,235 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 136,517 miles

Nearside Rear park brake no effort

Pass 23 Dec 2019 110,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted obstructing some areas

Fail 23 Dec 2019 110,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted obstructing some areas

Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 62,993 miles

Front both tyres bald on inside and outside shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened warpped (3.5.1i)

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 20 Jan 2017 52,044 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,607 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,879 miles

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

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 LCL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

LR61 LCL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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