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LX61 VAM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,997 mi
Last recorded113,997 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,997 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 89,569 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 89,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 81,094 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 81,091 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 81,047 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear subframe broken (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured trailing arm bracket detatched (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected detatched (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,077 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,073 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small tear but not deep enough to reach canvas

Front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,074 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,328 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 VAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

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

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