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LR61 LDF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,529 mi
Last recorded128,529 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 128,529 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lacking in efficiency

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2026 128,522 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner stick stuck in brake disc

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lacking in efficiency

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2025 124,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 124,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 119,758 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day running lamp 50% not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 115,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,800 miles

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

Near Side Rear brake Slightly Binding.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,200 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 106,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Feed Pipe At Near Side. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,592 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,632 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Of Zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,702 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 17 Sep 2014 52,315 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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LR61 LDF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF registered?

LR61 LDF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is LR61 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 LDF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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