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FD61 FNV

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,983 mi
Last recorded142,983 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 FNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 142,983 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 142,983 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi brake hose twisted and cover spring damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative broken (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 133,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted flexi casing damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 133,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear failed on test (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted flexi casing damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 124,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened hevily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged outer casing damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 124,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened hevily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged outer casing damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,144 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 103,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,787 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,789 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,550 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,642 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,255 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 60,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm and warning light on (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on both edges and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 47,532 miles

to clean to record smoke test

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,200 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 FNV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FD61 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

FD61 FNV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is FD61 FNV safe to buy?

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