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LS61 ZYA

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,162 mi
Last recorded137,162 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 137,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 133,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 127,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play furthest rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 127,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play furthest rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 110,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 111,081 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 110,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Temporary space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 110,076 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes, near fuel tank and possibly many other places though visual inspection restricted by plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,723 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,068 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 90,055 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 90,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,745 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,393 miles

Emissions too clean to be measured

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,506 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 51,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,111 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 ZYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

LS61 ZYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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