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FD61 BZJ

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,807 mi
Last recorded125,807 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 BZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 125,807 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CAN,T BE CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 118,899 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 112,494 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,989 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,841 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 94,841 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,054 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in the side wall, however they are not deep enough that ply or cord is showing.

Nearside Front Wiper blade is slightly smearing the windscreen.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wiper blade is slightly smearing the windscreen.

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,246 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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FD61 BZJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD61 BZJ, 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 FD61 BZJ registered?

FD61 BZJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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The MOT history for FD61 BZJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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