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LX61 ZZL

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,964 mi
Last recorded151,964 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 ZZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 151,964 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 126,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot auto open mech faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 114,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick incorrect and high (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot auto open mech faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 109,675 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNABLE TO ASSESS CONDITION OF BRAKE PIPES HIDDEN ABOVE UNDERTRAYS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,242 miles

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

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

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,431 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,201 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,715 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,287 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,257 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZZL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

LX61 ZZL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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