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LV61 AVD

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,307 mi
Last recorded76,307 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 AVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,307 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 76,277 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Ride height sensor link/arm broken

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 16 Apr 2025 75,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both drop link boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2025 75,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both drop link boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2023 74,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2022 72,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 63,761 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,538 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,687 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 51,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very very dangerous. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged.(not showing cords)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,502 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,508 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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LV61 AVD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV61 AVD, 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 LV61 AVD registered?

LV61 AVD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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The MOT history for LV61 AVD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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