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LS61 BBX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,700 mi
Last recorded144,700 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 144,700 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 144,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 139,013 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 134,749 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 134,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,499 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 128,963 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,681 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

damage to nearside bodywork

damage to offside body work

repair to nearside front wheel

repair to offside rear wheel

Fail 11 Nov 2020 124,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

damage to nearside bodywork

damage to offside body work

repair to nearside front wheel

repair to offside rear wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,163 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 101,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,338 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,883 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,995 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2014 51,478 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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LS61 BBX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BBX, 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 LS61 BBX registered?

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

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