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LS61 FLF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,569 mi
Last recorded141,569 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 141,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 141,569 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod missing (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 141,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative head light self levelling rod missing (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 133,709 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 109,258 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 106,407 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 90,330 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outside edge

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,607 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,854 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FLF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

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

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