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LS61 FFG

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,860 mi
Last recorded132,860 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 132,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2025 127,481 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 122,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 108,937 miles

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2022 108,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has bulge on the inner part of the tyre side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,268 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 72,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,369 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,980 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 37,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,821 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

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 FFG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

LS61 FFG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LS61 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 FFG 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.

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