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LS61 AYG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,239 mi
Last recorded162,239 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 162,239 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 153,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 140,488 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 133,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 128,117 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,354 miles

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

center rear upper stop light not working

Fail 23 Dec 2020 118,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

center rear upper stop light not working

Fail 18 Dec 2020 118,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 2 Jan 2020 115,348 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges close to cords

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 27 Dec 2018 103,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Dec 2018 103,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2018 92,434 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2018 92,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,911 miles

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

Front MIDDLE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Jan 2017 76,911 miles

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

Front MIDDLE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,095 miles

Centre Rear STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Front ITEMS REMOVED FROM SCREEN

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Jan 2016 62,095 miles

Centre Rear STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Front ITEMS REMOVED FROM SCREEN

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,158 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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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LS61 AYG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS61 AYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS61 AYG registered?

LS61 AYG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LS61 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 AYG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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