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LX61 XHT

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 XHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 158,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (diagonal) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (diagonal) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

significant effort is required to achieve adequate parking brake performance

Pass 26 Aug 2025 147,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Fail 21 Aug 2025 147,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,525 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall indentation/scoring consistent with being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 113,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,787 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,133 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 94,914 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 94,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,258 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,970 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 XHT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

LX61 XHT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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