MOT Status
ValidMileage
174,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
N/s/front & Rear tyres have sidewall damage deep cuts no cords.
Nearside Front Droplink boots perishing.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Upper 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 likely to become detached yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower oil leak
N/s/front & Rear tyres have sidewall damage deep cuts no cords.
Nearside Front Droplink boots perishing.
Service due msg illuminated.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX61 VBT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?
LX61 VBT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2011.
Is LX61 VBT safe to buy?
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