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AV61 PXY

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,735 mi
Last recorded138,735 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 PXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 138,735 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chips in window dose not affect drivers view

Front drop link gaiter cracking nsf leaking grease but stops ingress

Fail 2 Dec 2025 138,735 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chips in window dose not affect drivers view

Front drop link gaiter cracking nsf leaking grease but stops ingress

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 134,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage on outer sidewall/Excessive edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 119,767 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 119,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust clamp fractured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel brake pipes are slightly corroded adjacent to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 112,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel brake pipes are slightly corroded adjacent to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 103,758 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,236 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,903 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,770 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,246 miles

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,170 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AV61 PXY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 AV61 PXY, 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 AV61 PXY registered?

AV61 PXY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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