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LS61 UVB

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,435 mi
Last recorded62,435 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 62,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 59,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 56,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 53,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,719 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,169 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 41,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,055 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 35,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,451 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,780 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 23,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UVB 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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

LS61 UVB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is LS61 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 UVB shows 16 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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