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LR61 YMH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,152 mi
Last recorded141,152 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 141,152 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2024 135,377 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2024 135,377 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2024 131,378 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,118 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 128,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,387 miles

Air bag malfunction message showing on dash / air bag fault light operating normally

Bonnet 2nd stage release stiff in operation

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp bulb cover missing

Fail 9 Dec 2020 112,387 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet 2nd stage release stiff in operation

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp bulb cover missing

Fail 20 Nov 2020 112,355 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 112,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,432 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front bumper damaged but secure

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,435 miles

Nearside Head light slight insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,786 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 YMH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

LR61 YMH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is LR61 YMH safe to buy?

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