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LT61 JLX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,329 mi
Last recorded96,329 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 96,329 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 60 16 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,815 miles

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

Offside Front tyre 5mm but wearing outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in tread both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 75,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre 5mm but wearing outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in tread both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,472 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has very slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,032 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/60R16 89v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/60R16 89v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/60R16 89v (4.1.E.1)

engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,658 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve leaking at the base

internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero

Fail 25 Nov 2015 40,658 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve leaking at the base

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero

Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,747 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 48,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,000 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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LT61 JLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT61 JLX, 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 LT61 JLX registered?

LT61 JLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is LT61 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 JLX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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