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LS61 HVU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,429 mi
Last recorded184,429 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 184,429 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 184,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 173,654 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 173,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 159,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 151,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,683 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in lower right of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 731,736 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing edges .......

exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

Fail 27 Jul 2015 73,188 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing edges .......

exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,085 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear subframe offside front mounting bush deteriating

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 HVU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS61 HVU registered?

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

Is LS61 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 HVU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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