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LT61 TLX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,926 mi
Last recorded128,926 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 TLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 128,926 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 110,303 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 110,302 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe travels from offside to nearside, nearside section is where it has excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 minor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 103,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 89,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,576 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 May 2019 58,482 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 36,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LT61 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

LT61 TLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is LT61 TLX safe to buy?

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