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LS61 FOT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,275 mi
Last recorded89,275 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 FOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2026 89,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2026 89,028 miles

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

Full covers/shields and undertrays obscuring viewing some testable components

Handbrake just met limits (14% locked) advise adjustment or repair*

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges on both Rear (NS and OS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 87,495 miles

Central Rear brake light 50% Not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,309 miles

Central Rear brake light 50% Not working

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very damp with grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Fail 10 Sep 2024 86,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear brake light 50% Not working

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very damp with grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 82,454 miles

Central Rear brake light 50% Not working

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule requires attention** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 3 Sep 2022 79,812 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,357 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil seepage

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,145 miles

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

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

Offside 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 10 Sep 2019 63,798 miles

front discs heavily worn

Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,367 miles

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

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

undercover fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,094 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers and shields fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 37,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,639 miles

engine floor pans fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FOT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

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

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