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AO61 MBY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,875 mi
Last recorded83,875 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 83,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 78,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,444 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,785 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 61,774 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,244 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 58,241 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,444 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 54,443 miles

Steering system excessively rough DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL WHEN ROTATED (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,583 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 47,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil function impaired (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil function impaired (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,385 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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AO61 MBY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO61 MBY, 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 AO61 MBY registered?

AO61 MBY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AO61 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 MBY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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