2011 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · HD61 LCW
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 162,670 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD61 LCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 162,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD61 LCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (HD61 LCW) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 255 35 18 (5.2.3”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HD61 LCW Mileage History
- 03/06/2024136,680 mi
- 10/06/2025148,894 mi+12,214 mi
- 17/06/2025148,895 mi+1 mi
- 19/05/2026162,670 mi+13,775 mi
- 19/05/2026162,670 mi
Average of roughly 13,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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