2011 Mercedes-Benz C 3.5L Petrol · SW61 LYZ
2011 Mercedes-Benz C (3.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 78,231 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW61 LYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2024
- 78,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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SW61 LYZ 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 (SW61 LYZ) between September 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2024 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view nearside front door mirror glass damage can not be adjuste”; “Side repeater not working nearside rear door mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too low nearside front (4.1.2 (a))”.
SW61 LYZ Mileage History
- 02/09/202264,543 mi
- 20/04/202369,002 mi+4,459 mi
- 16/05/202369,012 mi+10 mi
- 20/05/202478,067 mi+9,055 mi
- 27/05/202478,231 mi+164 mi
Average of roughly 7,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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