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FD61 FWF

2011 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,370 mi
Last recorded128,370 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 128,370 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 128,364 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam marked in yellow bush[hub bush] (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 121,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE BRACKET DETACHED

Pass 20 Oct 2023 112,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,403 miles

Nearside Front slight knocking but not able to locate its source

Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 79,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 78,088 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2018 72,426 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage

Pass 5 May 2017 63,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,194 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s o/s front tyres worn on both edges + various minor splits/cuts inbetween tread

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear inner approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear slightly (2.4.C.1b)

front + rear number plates slightly delaminating

long travel park brake

Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,051 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FWF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD61 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

FD61 FWF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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