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AU61 XPH

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,457 mi
Last recorded122,457 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 XPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 122,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 117,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,054 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,251 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 104,250 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,175 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 98,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,150 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge 225/40r18 92y (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,763 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre but no cords showing

Pass 13 Sep 2014 49,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU61 XPH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU61 XPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU61 XPH registered?

AU61 XPH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is AU61 XPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 XPH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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