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NL61 ZXE

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,952 mi
Last recorded126,952 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 ZXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 126,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 126,942 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 117,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 100,239 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 79,629 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 69,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,209 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 57,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 38,149 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 38,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,659 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 34,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,160 miles

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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NL61 ZXE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZXE, 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 NL61 ZXE registered?

NL61 ZXE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is NL61 ZXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 ZXE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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