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LS61 RBU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 RBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 134,173 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 124,495 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 112,003 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2023 108,532 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 108,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 99,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,836 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 84,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,369 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,232 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2017 64,231 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 53,263 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,136 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 RBU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

LS61 RBU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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