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LR61 RFZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,867 mi
Last recorded159,867 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 159,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 148,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,918 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyre ; Secondary tread balding on edges , Nearside front

Fail 15 Feb 2019 141,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyre ; Secondary tread balding on edges , Nearside front

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,960 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Oil around under guards

Tyres ; Secondary tread balding on inner edge ; Offside front

Fail 7 Feb 2018 132,951 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake disc (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Nearside rear brake discs slightly restricted rotation

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Oil around under guards

Note ; Unable to spin check Offside rear wheel / bearing due to restricted brake disc rotation

Tyres ; Secondary tread balding on inner edge , Offside rear

Pass 11 Feb 2017 121,314 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 121,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,050 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 111,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 RFZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

LR61 RFZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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