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LX61 UZL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 UZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 100,895 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 94,943 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,347 miles

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

tpms light illuminated indicating a low tyre pressure

Fail 17 Jan 2024 94,347 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

tpms light illuminated indicating a low tyre pressure

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,640 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 85,630 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,461 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,461 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,817 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 38,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,382 miles

CUT TO N/S/F TYRE WALL

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UZL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 LX61 UZL, 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 LX61 UZL registered?

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

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