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LS61 ZXP

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,041 mi
Last recorded59,041 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 ZXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 59,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to Limit + Cracking - 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Worn on Outer Sidewall - 225/40/18

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 57,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Unable to Test Aim Due to Dipped Beam Inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam High Beam Inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated + Brake Fluid Low

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to Limit + Cracking - 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Worn on Outer Sidewall - 225/40/18

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 55,438 miles

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 55,243 miles

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

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,690 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,684 miles

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,821 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,949 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,164 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,353 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 38,351 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,302 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,135 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 ZXP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

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

Is LS61 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 ZXP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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