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LS61 PZN

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,663 mi
Last recorded175,663 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 175,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 171,888 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 171,787 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 159,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 154,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 145,466 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 145,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 133,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 126,386 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre been driven on underinflated

Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,999 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,406 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 102,406 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,689 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 88,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,647 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 PZN 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 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 PZN, 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 PZN registered?

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

Is LS61 PZN safe to buy?

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