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AF61 MEV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,113 mi
Last recorded49,113 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 49,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 46,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 41,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,508 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 39,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 39,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower trailing arm mount. causing arm to be insecure. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,012 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 225.45.17 91W, Continental. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 35,901 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 32,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,930 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 24,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,222 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 27 Aug 2014 16,943 miles

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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AF61 MEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF61 MEV, 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.

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What year was AF61 MEV registered?

AF61 MEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 MEV safe to buy?

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