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FD61 FWM

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 FWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 95,271 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 95,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 87,777 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 87,764 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,550 miles

advise srs system

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall ( marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi brake pipe conection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall ( marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi brake pipe conection (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise srs system

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2021 79,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,893 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,282 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,789 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,090 miles

Front brake Discs worn very Thin & Scored

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,715 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,098 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 FWM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

FD61 FWM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FD61 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 FWM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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