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LS61 FFU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,404 mi
Last recorded57,404 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 FFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 57,404 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,934 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,037 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,332 miles

near side front tyre getting a little low inner and outer edges

off side and near side front brake pipes slightly corroded

off side front tyre bald inner edge and getting a little low outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,577 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 48,197 miles

Front disc worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,596 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,333 miles

nearside front tyre is low on outer edge of tread and wearing low on inner edge of tread and has small cut in outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

offside front mud flap under trim bracket not fitter in the hole

service light is on

Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 30,026 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 FFU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

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

Is LS61 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 FFU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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