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LS61 ZYM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,781 mi
Last recorded118,781 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 118,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 118,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 103,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 90,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,547 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 55,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,972 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 54,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 53,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 51,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,618 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2016 43,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 37,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 25,522 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 ZYM 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 83.3%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

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

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The MOT history for LS61 ZYM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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