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LR61 VKL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 97,963 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 97,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,955 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 74,087 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,060 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,519 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 58,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 47,934 miles

Offside Front tyre bold on edges

front wipers smearing

Fail 13 May 2017 47,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bold on edges

front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,605 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2016 46,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,856 miles

Dent on drivers door

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 37,856 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R tyre getting low (3mm)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,528 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 VKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VKL, 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 VKL registered?

LR61 VKL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is LR61 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 VKL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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