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NL61 LFV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,512 mi
Last recorded95,512 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,512 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,797 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside rear and nearside front outer sidewalls have a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion setting in (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear 2 to 3mm nearside rear 3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,257 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,830 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 17,806 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL61 LFV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NL61 LFV, 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

How do I check the history of NL61 LFV?

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What year was NL61 LFV registered?

NL61 LFV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is NL61 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 LFV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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