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LX61 VAE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,655 mi
Last recorded48,655 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 48,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 43,912 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 40,785 miles

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))

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 over rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,619 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,702 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 31,329 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 25,397 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 19,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 15,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 9,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 9,115 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on shoulder

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on shoulder

Pass 25 Sep 2014 6,897 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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LX61 VAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAE, 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

How do I check the history of LX61 VAE?

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What year was LX61 VAE registered?

LX61 VAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is LX61 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 VAE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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