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LS61 ZYZ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 97,103 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,377 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 89,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,770 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 73,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to flexi pipes and both front to rears at nearside rear wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 57,369 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to flexi pipes and both front to rears at nearside rear wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside hand brake low in effort

Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,767 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,560 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 ZYZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS61 ZYZ registered?

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

Is LS61 ZYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 ZYZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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