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LV61 ESY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,505 mi
Last recorded133,505 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 ESY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 133,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 133,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension link detached (under vehicle) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,830 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 123,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint ( rear arm) MARKED WITH CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint / front arm / MARKED WITH CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 114,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,623 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 108,596 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 104,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 104,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 96,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,336 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured innerside (4.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,970 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 46,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 39,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O.S.F Tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 ESY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV61 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

LV61 ESY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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