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LS61 LNM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,905 mi
Last recorded131,905 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 131,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 120,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 107,790 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 107,790 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 101,109 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 101,109 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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers nd undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,429 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 92,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,225 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,758 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,112 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 24 Sep 2015 51,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,986 miles

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 LNM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

LS61 LNM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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