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LX61 ZZW

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,825 mi
Last recorded168,825 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 ZZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 168,825 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 255,527 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 253,195 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 243,166 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 143,864 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 143,729 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 219,763 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 211,386 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,099 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 123,099 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 73,972 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,352 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,687 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 ZZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

LX61 ZZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is LX61 ZZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 ZZW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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