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LS61 BCV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,270 mi
Last recorded149,270 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 149,270 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 142,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 133,458 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,729 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 107,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,434 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 64,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,061 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 48,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 BCV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

LS61 BCV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is LS61 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 BCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS61 BCV have outstanding finance?

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