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LX61 PWJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,914 mi
Last recorded80,914 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 PWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 80,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,766 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 78,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,543 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,508 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,170 miles

advise , front screen chipped

Fail 15 Aug 2019 70,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise , front screen chipped

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,846 miles

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

advise , front screen chipped

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,982 miles

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

advise both front tyre outer side walls damaged but still legal

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,615 miles

advise front screen chipped

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,028 miles

advise near side rear tyre on 1.6 mm tread

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres, tread wearing low

advise front screen chipped

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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LX61 PWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LX61 PWJ, 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 LX61 PWJ registered?

LX61 PWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LX61 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 PWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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