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LS61 BCO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,801 mi
Last recorded148,801 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 BCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 148,801 miles

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

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

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))

all rear suspension arm bushes worn

front suspension corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 140,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 119,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2022 118,782 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,158 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 37,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,317 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 BCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCO, 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 BCO registered?

LS61 BCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is LS61 BCO safe to buy?

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