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LS61 UXO

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 UXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,215 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 78,192 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 75,438 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,493 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 71,487 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 66,770 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 66,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Pas side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord exposed thru the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,276 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,462 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 48,433 miles

front brakes are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,755 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 41,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,012 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 UXO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

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

Is LS61 UXO safe to buy?

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