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LS61 VBY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,780 mi
Last recorded72,780 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 VBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 72,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 70,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,999 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system will require adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,362 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 19 Oct 2020 54,833 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 54,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 39,439 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 33,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,908 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to both n/s tyres

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 VBY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

LS61 VBY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is LS61 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 VBY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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