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DV61 FRU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

299,286 mi
Last recorded299,286 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 FRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 299,286 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 299,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 164,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 148,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 134,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,765 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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DV61 FRU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV61 FRU, 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 DV61 FRU registered?

DV61 FRU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is DV61 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 FRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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