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LX61 ZZS

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 ZZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 138,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 138,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 134,305 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,096 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 130,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 116,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,138 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,078 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,201 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 ZZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc petrol 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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

LX61 ZZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is LX61 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 ZZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX61 ZZS have outstanding finance?

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