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LM61 XFK

2011 Mercedes C250

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,895 mi
Last recorded207,895 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes C25075,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 XFK
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 207,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 194,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 177,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 162,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 142,264 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 131,481 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 131,481 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 116,496 miles

Front both front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 116,247 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front both front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges worn below service standard 225/40r18 92y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges worn below service standard 225/40r18 92y (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves perished (4.1.D.1e)

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,839 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,838 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight damage to nsf tyre outer sidewall

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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LM61 XFK is a 2011 Mercedes C250 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 75,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM61 XFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM61 XFK is a 2011 Mercedes C250, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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